Job Description provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR Nurses include (but are not limited to):
Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
Conducts pre- and post-operative education
Serves as the communication liaison to family and members of the operating team
Takes and monitors patients’ vital signs
Ensures that operating on correct patient and the correct procedure is being performed
Provides basic, bedside care prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Preps operating room for patient/procedure
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their post-treatment home care needs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
Interested candidates should send their CVs to: hrteam@reddingtonhospital.com
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