Job Description
Department: Critical Care Unit (CCU) & Ambulance Services
Location: Frontier Lifeline Hospital
Qualification: Diploma in Nursing (GNM) / B.Sc. Nursing, registered with State Nursing Council
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years in a multi-specialty or tertiary care hospital (ICU/CCU preferred)
Key Responsibilities
Patient Care in Critical Care Unit (CCU)
Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients, including those on ventilators, inotropes, and post-operative cardiac surgery cases.
Perform continuous monitoring of vital signs, ECG, hemodynamic parameters, and respond to emergencies promptly.
Emergency & Ambulance Services
Accompany patients in ambulance transfers (inbound/outbound, inter-hospital) and provide advanced life support (ALS/BLS) during transit.
Ensure ambulance is equipped, stocked, and ready with life-saving drugs, oxygen, defibrillator, and emergency kits.
Clinical Procedures & Documentation
Administer IV medications, infusions, and cardiac drugs safely as per physician orders.
Assist in intubation, suctioning, defibrillation, and other emergency cardiac interventions.
Maintain accurate nursing notes, medication records, and electronic medical records.
Infection Control & Patient Safety
Follow strict infection control protocols (hand hygiene, PPE, sterile techniques).
Ensure safe handling of biomedical waste and maintain patient safety standards.
Coordination & Communication
Liaise with doctors, anesthetists, perfusionists, and other team members for smooth patient care.
Educate patients’ relatives regarding treatment, recovery, and post-discharge care.
Equipment Handling & Maintenance
Operate and maintain critical care equipment including ventilators, syringe pumps, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, infusion pumps, and dialysis machines (if required).
Report equipment malfunction and coordinate with biomedical team for timely service.
Professional Development & Compliance
Participate in regular BLS/ACLS training, mock codes, and skill upgradation programs.
Adhere to hospital protocols, nursing ethics, and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of cardiac nursing, emergency protocols, and critical care procedures.
Proficiency in BLS/ACLS certification (mandatory or must be obtained within probation).
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick, accurate decisions.
Good communication skills and patient empathy.
Physically fit to handle ambulance duties and emergency situations.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.
