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ICU Nurse job description

An Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU Nurse) is a medical professional who provides medical care to patients in intensive care units of hospitals. 

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Refreshed on

April 26, 2022

Reviewed by

Eftychia Karavelaki

Senior Recruitment Manager

 

Use this ICU Nurse job description to advertise your vacancies and find qualified candidates. Feel free to modify responsibilities and requirements based on your needs.

 

ICU Nurse responsibilities include:

  • Providing medical attention to patients in the intensive care unit of hospitals and healthcare facilities
  • Identifying sudden or subtle changes in a patient’s medical condition
  • Delivering regular updates to doctors, patients and their family members

Job brief

We are looking for an ICU Nurse to join our team and deliver high quality, compassionate care to all patients in our ICU department.

ICU Nurse responsibilities include evaluating a patient’s condition and administering treatment, as well providing constant support throughout recovery time.

Ultimately, you will work directly with patients to ensure they receive the attention and medical care needed based on their condition.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver regular updates to doctors, patients and their family members
  • Begin treatment and monitor doses
  • Respond to a medical emergency and alert the appropriate Doctors as needed
  • Care for patient needs throughout their recovery in the ICU unit
  • Complete all necessary paperwork before transferring a patient
  • Maintain patient records
  • Create and implement effective care plans

Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as an ICU Nurse or similar role
  • Good understanding of health information structures and technology
  • Available to work 12-hour day and night shifts
  • Demonstrate brilliant empathy and communication skills
  • Relevant training and/or certifications as an ICU Nurse

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