-         Check inventory of all equipment, crash cart and instruments as per the inventory register and inform the senior nurse /head nurse in case of any discrepancies noted.

-         Check the communication book/Over book for any new instructions during every shift.

-         Check the census of the department.

-         Enquire and know about the following:

·        New admissions.

·        Transfers.

·        Surgery and investigation list.

·        Discharges.

·        Take-over of patient as per the guidelines mentioned in the handing over and taking over protocol.

·        Greet all patients as well as assess the patients in the ICU.

·        Document the initial assessment findings in the progress notes.

·        Send patients for surgeries / investigations as per the schedule.

·        Monitor vital signs routine / as per the orders and document it.

·        Ensure that water and diet is provided for all patients as per the diet orders.

·        Accompany the Consultants for clinical rounds and carry out their written orders.