Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse Job Description

An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Staff Nurse is responsible for providing critical care to seriously ill or unstable patients who require constant monitoring and advanced medical support.

Main Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Monitor critically ill patients continuously

• Check and record vital signs (BP, pulse, oxygen levels, temperature)

• Administer medications, injections, and IV fluids

• Assist doctors during emergency procedures

• Provide ventilator and oxygen support care

• Maintain patient hygiene and comfort

Medical Procedures

• Operate ICU equipment such as:

  • Ventilators

  • Cardiac monitors

  • Infusion pumps

  • Defibrillators

• Insert and manage IV lines and catheters

• Collect blood and other samples for testing

• Assist in CPR and emergency resuscitation

Documentation

• Maintain accurate patient records

• Prepare nursing notes and treatment charts

• Report patient condition changes to doctors

Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with doctors and healthcare teams

• Educate patient families about treatment and care

• Handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently

Skills Required

• Critical thinking and emergency handling

• Knowledge of ICU protocols

• Communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work under pressure

• Compassion and patient care attitude

Qualification

• B.Sc Nursing / GNM Nursing

• Valid nursing registration certificate

• ICU experience preferred (0–5 years depending on hospital)

Working Conditions

• Rotational shifts (day/night)

• Emergency duty

• High-pressure environment

• Long standing hours

• It is a Full Time నర్సు / సమ్మేళనం job for candidates with 1 - 6 years of experience.