RESPONSIBILITIESDaily Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates.
- Monitor and record vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood glucose, and urine output.
- Administer medications, IV fluids, TPN, blood products, and vaccines as prescribed.
- Assist Neonatologist during neonatal procedures.
- Prepare and maintain incubators, radiant warmers, ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, infusion pumps, and syringe pumps.
- Perform neonatal assessment and promptly report abnormal findings.
- Maintain strict infection prevention and aseptic techniques.
- Assist in neonatal resuscitation during emergencies.
- Maintain accurate nursing records and patient documentation.
- Educate parents regarding breastfeeding, kangaroo mother care (KMC), infection prevention, and newborn care.
- Ensure proper handover during shift changes.
- Monitor intake and output charts.
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of NICU equipment.
- Coordinate with laboratory and pharmacy for investigations and medications.
- Follow hospital policies, nursing protocols, and patient safety standards.
Monthly Responsibilities
- Participate in departmental meetings.
- Monitor crash cart and emergency equipment readiness.
- Check expiry dates of medicines and consumables.
- Assist in infection surveillance activities.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Submit monthly reports as assigned.
- Participate in mortality and morbidity review meetings.
- Attend continuing nursing education (CNE) programs.
Yearly Responsibilities
- Attend mandatory competency assessments.
- Participate in fire and disaster management drills.
- Complete annual infection control training.
- Participate in NABH quality initiatives.
- Complete annual performance appraisal.
- Renew mandatory certifications as applicable.
- Attend professional development and neonatal care workshops.
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
