Walk-in | Staff Nurses / Sr. Staff Nurse - ICU Department

Medanta; Dadri; Sur place; INR 300 000 - 520 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Medanta is seeking a dedicated staff nurse to perform patient assessment, continuous monitoring and medication administration. The role includes ventilator support, emergency response and strict adherence to infection control.

Ideal candidate will have GNM or B.Sc. Nursing, valid registration, and a patient-focused approach with ability to work rotating night shifts in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• GNM or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid nursing registration is required.
• Good clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including night duties.
• Compassionate, responsible and patient-focused attitude.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients, monitor vitals and inform treating physician of deterioration.
• Administer medications as prescribed and verify dosing and route.
• Provide ventilator and respiratory care within scope of practice.
• Respond to emergencies, initiate basic life support and assist with resuscitation.
• Follow infection prevention practices and maintain aseptic technique.
• Document nursing notes, chart observations and hand over shifts.

Connaissances

Clinical Nursing

Communication

Teamwork

Night Shifts

Formation

GNM / B.Sc. Nursing

Registered Nurse (Nursing Registration)

Description du poste

Role & responsibilities

1. Patient assessment and continuous monitoring

• Monitor vital signs: blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Assess consciousness using appropriate tools, such as the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, urine output, fluid balance, and pain levels.
• Identify early signs of deterioration and promptly inform the treating physician.

2. Medication administration

• Administer prescribed medications, including antibiotics, sedatives, analgesics, insulin, and vasoactive drugs.
• Verify the correct patient, medication, dose, route, and time.
• Independently double-check high-alert medications according to hospital policy.
• Monitor therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and infusion rates.

3. Ventilator and respiratory care

• Monitor ventilated patients and assess respiratory status.
• Check ventilator settings, alarms, oxygen delivery, and connections within the nurse's scope of practice.
• Provide airway care, suctioning when indicated, and oral hygiene.
• Follow ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention protocols.
• Assist with intubation, extubation, and weaning procedures as directed by the treating team.

4. Emergency and life-support management

• Recognize cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, shock, and other life-threatening conditions.
• Initiate the hospital's emergency response and assist with CPR and advanced resuscitation.
• Ensure emergency equipment, oxygen, suction, and defibrillator availability.
• Assist with stabilization procedures and implement prescribed emergency interventions.

5. Infection prevention and patient safety

• Follow hand hygiene and standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions as indicated.
• Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly.
• Maintain aseptic technique during invasive procedures and line care.
• Prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI), central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), and pressure injuries.
• Follow safe patient identification, medication safety, and fall-prevention practices.

6. Documentation and reporting

• Maintain accurate nursing notes, observation charts, medication records, and intake-output charts.
• Document procedures, clinical changes, interventions, and patient responses promptly.
• Report abnormal findings and critical laboratory results to the appropriate clinician.
• Complete structured shift handovers and incident reports as required.

Preferred candidate profile

• GNM / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid nursing registration.
• Good clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including night duties.
• Compassionate, responsible, and patient-focused attitude.