Incharge - ICU (Nursing)

Manipal Hospitals (MHEL); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manipal Hospitals (MHEL) Bengaluru seeks an experienced ICU Nursing Lead to manage clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the ICU, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols. You will guide staff development, oversee rounds, and coordinate with medical teams to optimize outcomes.

The role requires 8-10 years ICU experience with 2-3 years in supervisory positions, strong critical care and ventilator management skills, and excellence in clinical governance and

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of ICU experience with minimum 2-3 years in supervisory/lead roles
• Strong exposure to critical care nursing, ventilator management, emergency response, and ICU quality protocols
• Proven ability to lead clinical teams, ensure patient safety, and maintain NABH/JCI standards
• Experience in staff development, documentation audits, and QA initiatives
• Familiarity with infection control practices, medication safety, and clinical governance
• Proficiency in using hospital information systems and standard reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Monitor patient care plans and adapt to consultant/intensivist recommendations.
• Prioritize and assign patient care based on acuity and staff competency.
• Document vital parameters and clinical observations accurately.
• Ensure ICU protocols, infection control, and medication safety adherence.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with medical, dietary, physiotherapy, lab, and support teams.
• Maintain readiness of ICU equipment including ventilators and monitors.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing Management

Ventilator and Hemodynamic Monitoring

Emergency & Code Blue Management

Infection Prevention and Control

Clinical Documentation & Audits

Medication Safety

Leadership & Team Management

Quality & Patient Safety Practices

Conflict Resolution and Communication

Basic Computer Proficiency

Tools

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

• Registered under Karnataka Nursing Council

Experience

• 8-10 years of overall ICU experience
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory, Team Lead, Senior Nursing Officer, or ICU Incharge role
• Strong exposure to critical care nursing, ventilator management, emergency response, and ICU quality protocols

Job Purpose

To ensure effective clinical, operational, and administrative management of the ICU, ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care, adherence to nursing protocols, optimum utilization of resources, staff development, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.

Critical Accountabilities:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of safe and evidence-based nursing care for critically ill patients.
• Monitor implementation of patient care plans as per consultant and intensivist recommendations.
• Assess, prioritize, and allocate patient assignments based on patient acuity and staff competency.
• Monitor and document patient vital parameters and clinical observations.
• Ensure compliance with ICU protocols, infection control practices, medication safety, and patient safety standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with medical, dietary, physiotherapy, laboratory, and support teams.
• Ensure readiness and functionality of ICU equipment including ventilators, monitors, infusion pumps, and emergency crash carts.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

• Conduct regular ICU rounds and provide guidance to nursing staff.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, nursing standards, NABH/JCI requirements, and departmental SOPs.
• Maintain duty rosters, manpower deployment, and leave planning.
• Ensure adequate stock management of medicines, consumables, emergency drugs, and critical care supplies.
• Supervise documentation, patient records, reports, and handover processes.
• Ensure cleanliness, infection prevention practices, and maintenance of ICU infrastructure.
• Coordinate with biomedical and maintenance teams for equipment upkeep.
• Act as a liaison between ICU nursing staff and hospital administration.

Quality & Patient Safety

• Monitor ICU quality indicators and patient safety metrics.
• Conduct audits related to nursing documentation, medication administration, infection control, and critical care practices.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and patient complaints through root cause analysis.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve quality outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and risk management initiatives.

Staff Development & Training

• Conduct orientation for newly joined ICU nurses.
• Facilitate bedside teaching, skill development, and competency assessments.
• Mentor and coach nursing staff for professional growth.
• Assist in the implementation of Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) programs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members.

Communication & Coordination

• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives regarding nursing care aspects.
• Address patient grievances and ensure timely resolution.
• Disseminate organizational and departmental communications to nursing teams.

Skills & Knowledge

• Critical Care Nursing Management
• Ventilator and Hemodynamic Monitoring
• Emergency & Code Blue Management
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Clinical Documentation & Audits
• Medication Safety
• Leadership & Team Management
• Quality & Patient Safety Practices
• Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills
• Basic Computer Proficiency (Email, MS Office, Hospital Information Systems)