Nurse-ICU
PSP Medical College Hospital And Research Institute, Chennai
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted on 02-04-2024
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25 Vacancies
Description
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit, including those with respiratory failure, septic shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, and other complex medical conditions.
- Perform thorough assessments of patients' conditions, including neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal status, and monitor vital signs and hemodynamic parameters using advanced monitoring equipment.
- Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and other treatments as prescribed, and monitor patients for adverse reactions and complications.
- Manage mechanical ventilation and provide airway management, including suctioning, tracheostomy care, and ventilator weaning protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans, including diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and post-discharge care, and provide emotional support and counseling during times of stress and uncertainty.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records, in compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, research projects, and staff development activities to enhance the quality of care delivered in the ICU and promote evidence-based nursing practice.
Category
Nursing
Preferred Education
BSc NursingPB BSc (Post Basic BSc Nursing)Quality Nurse Certification
Key Skills
Critical ThinkingAdvanced Assessment SkillsMultisystem MonitoringCommunication SkillsStress Management