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 doctors notes and the drug chart on admission and implement action as required.
Prepares nursing care plans and render professional bedside nursing care.
Ensure all investigations are carried out as advised by the doctor, reports available on time for doctors perusal and further advice.
Raise pharmacy indents, check on receipt, and stock in the bedside locker and medication trolley.
Monitor neonates on incubator and ventilator and inform abnormal findings.
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.
Knowledge on gestational age assessment, special problems of the premature, post-mature, small for gestational age, large for gestational age neonate.
Aware of the APGAR scoring performed.
Trained in NALS & NRP.
Have thorough knowledge on I.V. fluid and drug calculation.
Observe the neonate to ensure safe medication, no adverse reactions.
Implement protocols of Infection control, hand washing, medications, narcotic policy, ICU, personal valuables, etc.
To be aware of NABH & NE standards and implement the same.
Ensure visitors follow Aseptic protocol when visiting NICU.
Job Classification
Industry: Medical Services / HospitalFunctional Area / Department: Healthcare & Life SciencesRole Category: NursingRole: Nurse PractitionersEmployement Type: Full time