Sicu Nurse

JOB DESCRPTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Provide care to patients requiring critical care and are required to be kept in the intensive care unit 2 Records patients medical information and vital signs 3 Monitor the progress of the patient closely and inform the doctor of any changes 4 Maintain accurate and detailed reports and record 5 Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient s responses and conditions 6 Monitor all aspects of patient care including diet and physical activity 7 Monitor record and report symptoms and changes in patients conditions 8 Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments 9 Prepare rooms sterile equipments and supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained 10 Provide health care and assistance to convalescence 11 Conductspecified laboratory tests 12 Administer drugs medical devices or other forms of such as physical therapy inhalation therapy or related therapeutic procedures 13 Administer local inhalation intravenous injections and other anesthetics 14 Knowledge of Shock therapy oxygen administration nebulization veni-section tracheotomy etc 15 Knowledge of types of poison their reactions and symptoms i e drugs snake bites rat poison etc to help early diagnosis and treatment in absence of doctor 16 Critical care management INTENSIVE CARE NURSE 17 Care of comatose patients 18 Avoiding bed sores turning the patient on regular intervals 19 Knowledge in handling accident and trauma patient i e vehicle accident fall stabs etc 20 Direct and coordinates infection control program advising and consulting with specified personnel about necessary precautions 21 Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in the ICU 22 Maintaining calm and quiet environment for the patient 23 Engage in research activities related to nursing 24 Perform physical examinations make tentative diagnoses and treat the patient 25 Strive to improve on service and care continuously 26 Contribute toward enhancing the hospital image and reputation 27 Any other duties assigned