PICU Incharge

Manages the PICU operations.

Adhere to standard Nursing PICU protocols.

Provides competent Nursing care for neo nates pre-term, ill neonates.

Close coordination with clinicians to implement care pathways.

Interact & educate parents, provide emotional support.

Material and equipment management for neonatal resuscitation.

Ensure medication and patient safety.

- To be fully aware of the APGAR scoring performed.

- To ensure safety and security of neonates by practicing safety measures.

- To assist the doctors in the following procedures with properly set procedure trolleys.

Veno-puncture Lumbar puncture

Endotracheal intubation Catheterization of umbilical artery and vein.

Peripheral I.V. and arterial line insertion w ICD insertion

- To encourage, educate and assist mothers in breastfeeding.

- To reassure and provide education to the attendant on breastfeeding, additional feeding, safety measures, and effect of medication.

- To prepare additional feed with strict aseptic technique as per the doctors written instruction.

- To have thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation.

- Responsible for checking and recording daily weight of the neonate.

- Responsible for monitoring and maintaining normal oxygen saturation level. Monitoring the oxygenation level of the neonate.

- Manage neonatal emergency.

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- Inspires and leads team effectively.

- Creates and maintains cordial relationships within the team and with other departments.

- Ensure Induction and training of team as per protocol.

- Prepares effective training modules, coaching to enhance team skills on the job.

- Conduct appraisals fairly and objectively; encourages and helps develop team skills.

- Develops competent 2nd line.

- Ensures retention of team.