NICU / WELL BABY HEAD NURSE

NICU Head Nurse Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise nursing staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
• Coordinate and ensure safe, high-quality nursing care for critically ill and premature newborns.
• Monitor neonates’ vital signs, clinical condition, and response to treatment.
• Ensure proper administration of medications, IV fluids, blood products, and prescribed treatments.
• Supervise the use of ventilators, CPAP, incubators, phototherapy, and other neonatal equipment.
• Coordinate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care.
• Ensure strict infection prevention and control practices within the NICU.
• Manage staff allocation, duty rosters, shift coordination, and daily nursing activities.
• Supervise and mentor NICU nurses and support staff, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols.
• Handle emergency situations and ensure timely intervention and escalation of critical cases.
• Monitor compliance with medication safety, documentation, and patient identification procedures.
• Maintain accurate nursing records, patient charts, and NICU reports.
• Ensure proper handover between shifts and continuity of neonatal care.
• Support and educate parents regarding newborn care, treatment plans, and feeding practices.
• Monitor availability and proper functioning of NICU equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Participate in quality improvement, audits, training, and implementation of hospital policies.
• Ensure compliance with hospital standards, nursing guidelines, and patient-safety protocols.