ICU Coordinator

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Patient Care Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor patient care activities in the ICU to ensure adherence to established protocols and NABH guidelines.
  
• Coordinate with intensivists, consultants, and other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
  
• Conduct clinical rounds and review critically ill patients treatment plans and progress.
  
• Monitor infection control practices and ensure zero tolerance for hospital-acquired infections.
  
• Ensure the implementation of emergency protocols (CPR, Code Blue) and critical care policies.
  

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the ICU, including bed allocation, patient admissions, and transfers.
  
• Ensure proper documentation, including patient records, nursing notes, and incident reports, as per NABH requirements.
  
• Monitor and maintain ICU equipment, biomedical devices, and supplies to ensure optimal functionality.
  
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports related to ICU census, performance indicators, and quality metrics.
  
• Plan duty rosters for ICU staff and ensure adequate manpower coverage at all times.
  

Staff Management & Training:

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate ICU nursing staff, technicians, and other support personnel.
  
• Conduct regular training sessions and mock drills (e.g., CPR, Code Blue, disaster preparedness) to maintain staff competency.
  
• Assess the performance of staff and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  
• Facilitate induction programs for new staff and ensure adherence to ICU protocols and safety standards.
  

Quality Assurance & NABH Compliance:

• Ensure strict adherence to NABH standards, protocols, and audits.
  
• Conduct regular audits of nursing care, patient records, and ICU procedures.
  
• Implement corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) for non-conformities identified during audits.
  
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI) such as mortality rates, infection rates, and length of stay.
  

Coordination & Communication:

• Act as a liaison between ICU, other hospital departments, and patient families.
  
• Facilitate timely communication of patient status and treatment plans to families with sensitivity and clarity.
  
• Collaborate with pharmacy and biomedical teams to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical medicines and equipment.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  BAMS/ BDS/MHA

• Experience:

  Minimum 25 years of ICU Coordinator settings, including a supervisory role.

• Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge of ICU protocols, emergency care, and critical care management.
  
• Leadership and team management abilities.
  
• Excellent communication, coordination, and decision-making skills.
  
• Familiarity with NABH standards, quality control, and documentation.
  

Key Competencies:

• Patient-centric approach and empathy.
  
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations.
  
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
  
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement.
  

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Deepika Bhainsora