Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse

Job competence.

Quality and Safety consciousness.

Commitment & initiative.

Initiative, punctuality & learning,

Adherence to work ethics, dependability.

Interpersonal relations.

Team work,

Communication,

Positive & empathetic attitude

Computer Skills & Knowledge

Job competence.

Quality and Safety consciousness.

Commitment & initiative. To get oriented to the ward routines, equipment and type of patients.

Prepare nursing care plans and render effective bedside nursing care in a professional way.

Administer on time medications and therapies.

To ensure that all investigations are carried out as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctors perusal and further advice.

To assist the doctors in special procedures, dressings and rounds.

To maintain the medical and nursing records of patients as per the institutional requirements and that of the treating consultants.

To raise requisitions on the computer for drugs.

To ensure diet and investigation slips are raised.

Maintain personal, patients and environmental hygiene.

To check and record vital signs legibly and promptly.

To be aware and implement accordingly all protocols in the unit as hand washing, infection control, medications, narcotic policy, ICU, personal valuables, etc.

To handle with care and with knowledge all gadgets used in patient care in the wards.

To handle waste segregation and disposal as per the policy.

To follow strictly all safety measures involved in patient care and self-protection.

To maintain a cordial inter personal relationship within the unit and with support departments.

To take over and handover properly at change of shifts.

To be aware of the patient rights and preserve the same.

Attend in-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge.

To ensure strict discipline and decorum at all times.

To fill up the Nursing Assessment Guide within 24 hrs of patients admission.

To ensure that the patient is comfortable and implement safety measures for vulnerable patients as per the policy.

To review the doctors notes and the drug chart on admission and implement action as required.

To raise pharmacy indents, check on receipt, and stock in the patients bedside locker and medication trolley.

To administer drugs according to Drug Administration Policy.

• To identify two patient identifiers before administering medicines.
• Medications to be administered during standard medication timings unless a stat order is written.

Initiative, punctuality & learning,

Adherence to work ethics, dependability.

Interpersonal relations.

Team work,

Communication,

Positive & empathetic attitude

Computer Skills & Knowledge