Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead and supervise ICU nursing staff during assigned shifts

Ensure optimal care for critically ill patients, including ventilated and hemodynamically unstable cases

Assign patient loads based on acuity, staffing levels, and nurse competencies

Monitor patient conditions and intervene or escalate clinical concerns as needed

Oversee the use and management of critical care equipment (ventilators, infusion pumps, monitors)

Coordinate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary teams

Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient care

Manage ICU admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently

Respond to emergencies, including code blue situations, and support resuscitation efforts

Ensure adherence to infection control policies and patient safety standards

Handle patient and family concerns with professionalism and empathy

Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and accreditation processes (e.g., JCI)

Mentor and support junior nurses and newly hired ICU staff