Assists with the functioning of the NICU Ä Adherence to Nursing Clinical standards: \- Oriented to the NICU routine, equipment and type of neonates. \- Outstation Neonate Retrieval by Ambulance: provide nursing care through the retrieval, accompanies and assists. \- Complete the Nursing Assessment Guide within 15 minutes of neonate admission. \- Ensures the neonate is comfortable, implements safety measures for vulnerable neonates as per the policy. \- Ensures safety and security of neonates by following safety measures. \- Neonate condition updates to be shared twice a day with parents; change in condition to be informed immediately; provide comfort and emotional strength to parents. \- Review the doctor’s notes and the drug chart on admission and implement action as required. \- Prepares nursing care plans and render professional bedside nursing care. \- Ensure investigation slips are raised. \- Ensure all investigations are carried out as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctor’s perusal and further advice. \- Raise pharmacy indents, check on receipt, and stock in the bedside locker and medication trolley. \- Specific responsibility towards neonate physical needs: \- Feeding \- Position \- Medication dosage and calculation according to weight and body surface \- Monitor neonates on incubator and ventilator and inform abnormal findings. \- Responsible for checking and recording daily weight. \- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining normal oxygen saturation level. \- Administer on time medications and therapies. \- Check and record vital signs legibly and promptly. \- Assists the doctors in special procedures, dressings and rounds. For the following procedures, ensure properly set procedure trolleys. * Venopuncture * Endotracheal intubation * Catheterization of umbilical artery and vein * Peripheral I.V. and arterial line insertion * ICD insertion * Lumbar puncture \- Assists the doctors in the management of the asphyxiated neonate, including resuscitation and stabilization. \- Coordinate procurement of blood and blood products for transfusion. Any reactions must be reported to treating consultant, IC \& NS immediately. \- Completes the preoperative checklist before sending the neonate to operation theatre. \- Completes the transfer formalities as per the In\-house Transfer Policy. \- Does not take verbal orders from Doctors except in emergency, to be followed by a written order before end of shift. \- Does not take verbal orders for diet unless urgent; to be followed up with written order. \- Knowledge on gestational age assessment, special problems of the premature, post\-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonate. \- Follows universal precaution as per the unit protocol. \- Aware of the APGAR scoring performed. \- Trained in NALS \& NRP. \- Handles with care and knowledge all gadgets used in neonate care. \- Have thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation. \- Administer drugs according to ‘Drug Administration Policy.’ \- While administering high risk medicines, counter checked by a second nurse for the ’10 Medication Rights’ and complete documentation policy. \- Implement the policy for ‘Medications brought by patient’. \- Observe the neonate to ensure safe medication, no adverse reactions. \- Any errors in medication, adverse reaction or nursing intervention to be brought immediately to the notice of the In\-Charge NICU and NS. In case of ADR, the respective form to be filled. \- To implement the following measures : Barrier Nursing, Neonate and Self Safety, Neonate Death protocol. \- Implement protocols of Infection control, hand washing, medications, narcotic policy, ICU, personal valuables, etc. \- Handle waste segregation and disposal as per the policy. \- Maintain personal, neonate and environmental hygiene. \- To be aware of NABH \& NE standards and implement the same. \- Aware of neonate rights and preserve the same. \- Maintains confidentiality of neonate information: medical and personal; avoids any violation by ensuring no discussion of neonate identifiable information in non\-secure areas. \- Provide health education to the mother and attendants on breastfeeding, additional feeding, safety measures, and effect of medication. \- To encourage, educate and assist mothers in breastfeeding. \- To prepare additional feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctor’s written instruction. \- Ensure visitors follow Aseptic protocol when visiting NICU. \- Follow aseptic protocols when reporting for work in NICU; adhere to NICU attire policy. \- Maintains the medical and nursing records of neonates as per the institutional requirements. \- At discharge, obtain signature from the parents (father or mother) at the time of handing over baby. \- To carefully pack and hand over the body of the deceased; obtain signature from the parents (father or mother) at the time of handing over; assist with death certificate and other related documents. Ä Fulfilling the Service Vision \& Inter\-department Coordination: \- Is well\-groomed as per standard; maintains discipline and decorum. \- Responsible for the implementation of the Service Vision – ensures personalized care while delivering service. \- Coordinates with support departments to ensure patient and attendants are comfortable and services are as per standard. \- Maintains a cordial interpersonal relationship with all colleagues. \- Co\-ordinates with IP coordinator, Billing team and related departments regarding timely admissions, discharges and billing activities of the patients. \- Coordinates and works closely with LDR, OT, Wards Pharmacy \& Lab. Ä Ward Management: \- Ensures no misuse or wastage of material, contributes to cost control. \- Assists with Inventory management. \- Takes over and hands over accurately at change of shifts. \- Assists with accurate data collection for Quality Indicators. \- Willingly accepts additional tasks, deployment based on operational requirement. Ä Personal Development: \- Attend in\-service programs and trainings to enhance knowledge. \- Ensures is up to date with latest protocols and practices. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: ₹16,000\.00 \- ₹25,000\.00 per month Benefits: * Health insurance * Provident Fund Work Location: In person