Neonatal Home Care Nurse Jobs in Chennai Home Healthcare Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Neonatal Home Care Nurse positions in Chennai's private Home Healthcare Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Home Healthcare employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct neonatal assessments at home including weight, temperature, oxygen saturation, and feeding evaluation
• Assist parents with kangaroo mother care positioning and breastfeeding or top-up feeding techniques
• Manage nasogastric tube feeding for preterm or low birth weight babies as prescribed
• Monitor neonates for jaundice, apnea, feeding difficulties, and signs of infection
• Educate parents on newborn hygiene, umbilical cord care, safe sleep practices, and immunisation schedule
• Coordinate with the neonatologist or paediatrician for care plan updates and escalation decisions
• Respond to home emergencies involving neonates by stabilising and arranging transport
• Document all visit findings including growth parameters and feeding logs accurately

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Do you have NICU or neonatal care experience from a hospital setting?
• Are you trained in neonatal assessment including weight monitoring and oxygen saturation evaluation?
• Can you manage nasogastric tube feeding and kangaroo care for preterm babies at home?
• Have you educated new parents on breastfeeding, cord care, and newborn hygiene?
• Are you comfortable monitoring neonates for jaundice, apnea, and infection signs at home?
• Do you know the escalation protocol when a neonate deteriorates during a home visit?
• Are you willing to visit neonatal patients in the early morning and evening across Chennai zones?
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills