NICU/ICU Staff Nurse

Neelkanthhospital; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Neelkanthhospital in Gurugram seeks a dedicated NICU nurse to provide specialized care for neonates, including premature and critically ill babies. The role involves monitoring vitals, administering medications, and assisting doctors during procedures.

You will operate incubators and ventilators, maintain accurate records, follow infection control protocols, support breastfeeding, and communicate changes to the neonatologist promptly. A state nursing council registration is required.

Qualifications

• GNM or B.Sc. in Nursing is required.
• Valid nursing registration with the State Nursing Council.
• NICU experience preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonates, including premature and critically ill babies.
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, glucose, and other clinical parameters.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, antibiotics, and nutrition as prescribed.
• Operate incubators, radiant warmers, ventilators, CPAP, and infusion pumps.
• Assist doctors during procedures, resuscitation, intubation, and emergencies.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, medication records, and monitoring charts.
• Follow infection-control, hand hygiene, biomedical-waste, and NICU safety protocols.
• Maintain aseptic technique during procedures and IV/central-line care.
• Support breastfeeding, expressed breast milk feeding, kangaroo mother care, and parent education.
• Communicate changes in baby's condition promptly to neonatologist.
• Ensure proper handover between shifts.
• Maintain confidentiality and compassionate communication with parents.
• Participate in drills, audits, and continuing education.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Emergency management

Documentation

Education

GNM / B.Sc. Nursing

State Nursing Council registration

Tools

Incubators

Radiant warmers

Ventilators

CPAP

Infusion pumps

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized nursing care to neonates, including premature and critically ill babies.
• Monitor vital signs, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood glucose, and other clinical parameters.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, antibiotics, and nutrition as prescribed.
• Operate and monitor incubators, radiant warmers, ventilators, CPAP, infusion pumps, and other NICU equipment.
• Assist doctors during procedures, resuscitation, intubation, and emergency management.
• Maintain accurate nursing notes, medication records, monitoring charts, and patient documentation.
• Follow infection-control, hand-hygiene, biomedical-waste, and NICU safety protocols.
• Maintain aseptic technique during procedures and IV/central-line care.
• Support breastfeeding, expressed breast milk feeding, kangaroo mother care, and parent education as appropriate.
• Communicate changes in the baby's condition promptly to the neonatologist/pediatrician.
• Ensure proper handover between shifts.
• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate compassionate communication with parents and attendants.
• Participate in emergency drills, training, audits, quality-improvement activities, and continuing education.

Qualifications:

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing.
• Valid nursing registration with the appropriate State Nursing Council.
• NICU experience preferred.