NICU & PICU Staff Nurse
Job Title
Staff Nurse – NICU/PICU
Department
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Reports To
Nursing In-Charge / Unit Head
Job Summary
The NICU/PICU Staff Nurse is responsible for providing specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates, infants, children, and pediatric patients. The nurse ensures safe, evidence-based, and compassionate patient care while collaborating with pediatricians, neonatologists, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Assess, monitor, and document patients' clinical condition.
· Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and nutrition as prescribed.
· Monitor vital signs and recognize early signs of deterioration.
· Operate and monitor equipment such as ventilators, CPAP, HFNC, infusion pumps, syringe pumps, cardiac monitors, and incubators/radiant warmers.
· Assist physicians during emergency procedures, intubation, central line insertion, lumbar puncture, and resuscitation.
· Provide care for ventilated and critically ill neonates and pediatric patients.
· Maintain infection prevention and control practices.
· Perform neonatal and pediatric resuscitation according to established protocols.
· Maintain accurate nursing documentation and patient records.
· Educate and counsel parents/family members regarding patient care and discharge planning.
· Coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
· Ensure safe medication administration and adherence to hospital policies.
· Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and continuing education programs.
· Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical standards.
Qualification
· B.Sc. Nursing or GNM from a recognized nursing institution.
· Valid State Nursing Council Registration (Registered Nurse & Registered Midwife, where applicable).
Preferred
· Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.
· Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
· Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
· Basic Life Support (BLS).
· Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (preferred for PICU settings).
Experience
· NICU Staff Nurse
· Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a Level II/III NICU.
PICU Staff Nurse
· Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit or Critical Care Unit.
· Experience in caring for ventilated pediatric patients is preferred.
Required Skills
· Neonatal and pediatric patient assessment.
· Critical care nursing skills.
· Ventilator management.
· Medication administration and IV therapy.
· Emergency response and resuscitation.
· Infection prevention and control.
· Effective communication with families and healthcare teams.
· Time management and documentation.
· Ability to work in rotating shifts, weekends, and emergencies.
Working Conditions
· Rotational shifts
Pay: ₹8,636.19 - ₹72,417.56 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
