Staff Nurses (Coronary Care Unit

Swaraj Super Speciality Hospital; Balangir; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaraj Super Speciality Hospital in Odisha seeks an experienced CCU/ICCU nurse to monitor critically ill cardiac patients and work with cardiology and emergency teams. The role requires a GNM or B.Sc in Nursing with 5–8 years in a bed-size of 25 or more, and desirable ACLS/BLS/ATLS certifications.

Strong patient care, documentation, and teamwork are essential. You will perform bedside procedures, manage life-support equipment, and educate patients and families on post-discharge care.

Qualifications

• GNM/B.Sc in Nursing with 5–8 years in a CCU/ICCU of a bed size not less than 25 beds.
• ACLS/BLS/ATLS certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, stabilize, and manage critically ill cardiac patients in CCU/ICCU and collaborate with cardiologists and emergency teams.
• Continuously monitor vitals, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and ECG telemetry.
• Identify early signs of deterioration or shock and escalate to attending cardiologist.
• Administer ACLS/BLS during cardiac arrests ( CPR, defibrillation ).
• Assist physicians with bedside emergency procedures (temporary pacemaker, central line, intubation).
• Operate critical care equipment (cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, ventilators, IABP).
• Administer high-alert cardiac medications per protocol.
• Execute nursing care plans, wound care, catheter management, and fluid balance.
• Educate patients and families on lifestyle changes and post-discharge adherence.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Cardiac care

Patient monitoring

Emergency response

Education

GNM/B.Sc in Nursing

Tools

Cardiac monitors

Syringe pumps

Mechanical ventilators

IABP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Monitor, stabilize, and manage critically ill cardiac patients in the CCU/ICCU (Intensive Coronary Care Unit) and collaborate closely with cardiologists and emergency teams

• Continuously monitor vital signs, invasive/non-invasive blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and electrocardiogram (ECG) telemetry/rhythms.

• Identify early warning signs of cardiac deterioration, life-threatening arrhythmias, or shock and escalating immediately to the attending cardiologist

• Administer Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) during cardiac arrests, including CPR and defibrillation.

• Assist physicians with bedside emergency procedures such as temporary pacemaker insertion (TPI), pericardiocentesis, central line placement, and endotracheal intubation.

• Operate and manage specialized equipment, including cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, syringe drivers, mechanical ventilators, and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
• Administer high-alert cardiac and thrombolytic medications (e.g., heparin infusions, antiarrhythmics, inotropes, beta-blockers) via IV lines or central venous access strictly per protocol.
• Execute comprehensive nursing care plans, wound dressings, catheter management, and fluid balance charting .
• Educate patients and family members on lifestyle modifications, post-discharge medication adherence, diet, and warning signs of recurrent cardiac events.

Preferred candidate profile

GNM/B.Sc in Nursing followed by 5 to 8 years of experience in a coronary care unit/Critical care unit of a bed size not less than 25 beds.

Additional certifications in ACLS/BLS/ATLS from American Heart Association is highly desirable.