Staff Nurse – ICU

About the role

The Staff Nurse will provide vital care to seriously ill or injured patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This specialized nursing position involves performing diagnostic tests, monitoring recovery, and responding to medical emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation for assigned ICU patients.
• Administer medications intravenously, by injection, orally, and via gastric tubes.
• Set up, monitor, and troubleshoot cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators, BIPAP machines, suction devices, and oxygen delivery systems.
• Perform blood and blood product administration while monitoring for transfusion reactions.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families and document all care activities.
• Assist physicians with procedures such as endotracheal intubation and elective cardioversion.
• Monitor fluid intake/output, vital signs, laboratory data, and detect signs of sepsis, shock, or electrolyte imbalances.
• Initiate emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.

Required profile

• Specialized nurse with experience in critical care or ICU settings.
• Ability to prioritize care based on assessment data and patient needs.
• Commitment to continuing education and protocol development.

Required skills

• Cardiac monitor operation
• Mechanical ventilator management
• BIPAP machine usage
• Suction equipment handling
• IV medication administration
• Gastric tube medication delivery
• Blood transfusion monitoring
• Pulmonary assessment techniques
• Advanced life support and emergency resuscitation