STAFF NURSE ICE

1. Patient Care and Monitoring
1. Monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, and SpO₂.
2. Continuously monitor critically ill patients and identify any changes in their condition.
3. Assess and report deterioration immediately to the treating doctor.
4. Maintain accurate patient observation charts and clinical records.
5. Provide timely care according to the patient's condition and the treating doctor's instructions.
2. Emergency Management
1. Respond immediately to medical emergencies and cardiac arrest.
2. Ensure emergency equipment, oxygen supply, and resuscitation equipment are ready for use.
3. Assist the treating doctor during emergency procedures.
4. Follow the hospital's approved Code Blue and emergency response protocols.
5. Ensure emergency medicines and equipment are available as per hospital policy.
3. Medication and Treatment
1. Administer medicines only as prescribed by the authorized doctor and within the staff member's scope of practice.
2. Follow the right patient, right medicine, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation principles.
3. Monitor patients for adverse drug reactions and report them immediately.
4. Follow medication safety procedures, including high-alert medication checks.
5. Maintain proper medication administration records.
4. Infection Prevention and Control
1. Follow hand hygiene protocols and appropriate PPE requirements.
2. Maintain aseptic techniques during procedures.
3. Follow hospital protocols for catheter care, ventilator care, and infection prevention.
4. Dispose of biomedical waste according to applicable rules and hospital policy.
5. Ensure ICU beds, equipment, and patient-care areas are cleaned and disinfected appropriately.
5. Equipment and Safety
1. Check monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, suction apparatus, and oxygen systems.
2. Report equipment malfunction immediately and arrange approved alternatives when necessary.
3. Check emergency trolley readiness according to hospital policy.
4. Maintain patient safety, including fall prevention and pressure injury prevention.
5. Ensure patient identification and follow applicable safety checklists.
6. Documentation and Communication
1. Maintain complete and accurate patient records.
2. Document vital signs, medication administration, procedures, and nursing care promptly.
3. Give proper shift handover using a structured method such as SBAR.
4. Inform the treating doctor about critical changes without delay.
5. Maintain patient confidentiality and protect medical records.
7. Patient and Attendant Support
1. Communicate respectfully with patients and their attendants within hospital policy.
2. Explain routine care procedures within the staff member's professional role.
3. Follow ICU visiting rules and infection-control requirements.
4. Escalate patient or attendant concerns to the appropriate authority.
5. Treat every patient with dignity and respect.