OR Nurse at Sir Emeka Okwuosa Foundation

Job Summery

• The OR Nurse will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to ensure optimal patient care during surgical procedures.
• He prepares the operating for surgical procedures, assembles instruments and supplies needed in O.R.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety and comfort in the operating room environment.

Duties

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly and all supplies available.
• Ensure that the operating room is clean, sterile and ready to go at any time.
• Serves as a scrub nurse, Assists surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs and ensure all medications are administered and charted.
• Evaluate patients before surgery (e.g., reviewing medical history, medications, allergies).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Provide post-operative care, including monitoring recovery and administering medications.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care instructions and follow-up appointments.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures, including infection control protocols and safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• RN (Registered Nurse) License
• RPON
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a theater nurse

Skills and Core Competencies

• Clinical Expertise.
• Critical Thinking
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Attention to Details
• Adaptability
• Patient Advocacy
• Infection Control Knowledge
• Ethical and Professional Standards
• Continuous Learning
• Emotional Resilience
• Technology Proficiency