Critical Care Nurse

Job Title

Critical Care Nurse / ICU Nurse / MDCCU Nurse

Department

Nursing

Reports To

Nursing In-Charge / Nursing Superintendent

Location

Kauvery Hospital , Vadapalani , Chennai

Job Summary

The Critical Care Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to critically ill and unstable patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), or Medical and Cardiac Critical Care Unit (MDCCU). The role involves continuous patient monitoring, timely clinical intervention, administration of prescribed treatments, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

Assess, monitor, and document patients' vital signs, neurological status, and clinical condition.

Monitor ECG, oxygen saturation, invasive and non-invasive blood pressure, and other hemodynamic parameters as indicated.

Recognize early signs of deterioration and promptly escalate concerns to the treating physician.

Maintain accurate nursing notes, fluid balance charts, intake/output records, and patient observation charts.

Critical Care Management

Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients, including medical, cardiac, and post-operative cases as assigned.

Manage ventilated patients and provide care to patients receiving oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation.

Assist with airway management, intubation, central line insertion, and other critical procedures within the nurse's scope of practice.

Monitor patients receiving vasoactive medications, sedatives, and other high-alert medications as prescribed.

Provide appropriate care for patients with sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, and multi-organ dysfunction.

Medication and Treatment Administration

Administer medications, IV fluids, infusions, blood products, and prescribed treatments safely.

Verify medication orders, dosage, route, infusion rates, and patient identity.

Follow medication safety protocols, including independent double-checks where required.

Monitor therapeutic responses and adverse reactions and report abnormalities promptly.

Emergency and Resuscitation Care

Respond promptly to clinical emergencies and cardiac arrest situations.

Participate in CPR, Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) activities according to training and hospital protocols.

Assist the medical team during emergency procedures and resuscitation.

Ensure emergency equipment, crash carts, and essential supplies are available and functional.

Infection Prevention and Patient Safety

Follow hand hygiene, aseptic techniques, and standard and transmission-based precautions.

Implement infection prevention bundles for ventilator-associated pneumonia, central line-associated bloodstream infections, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections.

Ensure safe handling and disposal of biomedical waste.

Maintain compliance with hospital policies, quality standards, and patient safety protocols.

Documentation and Communication

Maintain complete, accurate, and timely patient care documentation.

Participate in shift handovers and multidisciplinary rounds.

Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, and family members.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with hospital documentation and information security policies.

Equipment and Unit Management

Operate and monitor ICU equipment, including ventilators, multiparameter monitors, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, and defibrillators, according to competency and authorization.

Check equipment functionality and promptly report malfunctions.

Maintain adequate stock of emergency medications, consumables, and critical care supplies.

Patient and Family Support

Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered nursing care.

Support patients and families during critical illness and explain nursing care within professional boundaries.

Respect patient dignity, privacy, cultural preferences, and applicable consent requirements.

Qualifications

Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.

Valid nursing registration with the applicable State Nursing Council.

Critical care or ICU training is preferred.

Experience

Previous experience in ICU, MICU, SICU, CCU, or MDCCU is preferred.

Contact Person

Suriyan

Contact Number

7845839464

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits

Health insurance

Leave encashment

Life insurance

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person