ICU Staff Nurse

1 - 3 Years of Experience rupess outline icon

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Full Time

Ayush Hospitals, Bhuj

time outline icon Bhuj, Gujarat, India

Posted on 19-02-2024

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1 Vacancy

Description

Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU, including assessment, monitoring, and management of acute and life-threatening medical conditions.
Perform frequent assessments of patients' physiological and psychological status, monitor vital signs, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic test results to detect changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions.
Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed by physicians, titrating doses and monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
Manage mechanical ventilation, including setting ventilator parameters, assessing respiratory status, and suctioning airways as needed, to optimize oxygenation and ventilation in ventilated patients.
Monitor and manage hemodynamic status, including administering vasopressors, inotropes, and fluid resuscitation to maintain adequate tissue perfusion and blood pressure in critically ill patients.
Assist with invasive procedures such as arterial line insertion, central venous catheterization, and chest tube insertion, ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for ICU patients, ensuring coordination of care and continuity of services.
Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families, explaining treatment plans, procedures, and prognoses, and addressing their questions, concerns, and coping mechanisms.
Document all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and comprehensively in the electronic medical record, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and performance improvement activities within the ICU, contributing ideas for process enhancements and best practices.
Adhere to infection control protocols, safety guidelines, and ethical standards of nursing practice, ensuring the safety and well-being of patients, families, and healthcare personnel.