OPERATING ROOM NURSE 3.

Deliver high-quality nursing care services focusing on complex cases

Assist in managing workflow ensuring proper resource utilization and providing mentorship to junior nurses

Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and participates in the evaluation of patient outcomes

Achieve andor Maintain the mandated set of activities for level 3 which is a minimum total of 20 points in at least four categories within each 12month cycle as outlined in the Clinical Advancement Program

Utilize the nursing process to assess plan implement evaluate and document patient care from admission through discharge specific to the patients age

Provide nursing care patientfamily education consistent with the plan of care and needs of the patients with respect for the patients privacy dignity personal preference and culture demonstrating acceptance caring and empathy utilizing appropriate resources when applicable

Precept new hires and trainees during the probation training period and participates in making recommendations regarding progress and training needs

Respond promptly and effectively to emergency and lifesaving situations by utilizing clinical skills critical thinking and evidencebased practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Perform a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy patient safety and comfort while maintaining a safe clean and organized environment for the patient familyvisitors and staff

Represent unit or department on committees special interest groups and task forces as assigned by OR manager

Complete specific competencies as identified by the managerclinical nurse educator according to the scope of service of assigned area OR adhere to unit specific activities per below 2H OR 2H PACU Main OR

Work according to unit specific competencies as followingOperating Room

Ensure safe procedures according to international patient safety goals and JHAH policies and procedures

Acts as a scrub or circulating nurse according to the OR schedule

Sets up the operating room according to the type of operation and according to the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses AORN recommendations

Assists the surgeon during complex operative diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of service

Ensures that all pre intra and postop documentation is completed in the relevant format and in a timely manner

Ensures familiarity with the specialized equipment used in the OR and can handle equipment malfunction during surgery

Evaluate supplies equipment for patient care and give input to the service team leader OR Manager

Observe and maintain strict aseptic practices2H PACU

Monitors patients in the PACU utilizing the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses ASPAN and JHAH standards and policies

Ensures all postanesthesia documentation is completed promptly and in the relevant format

Administer medications intravenously or by patientcontrolled analgesia as per clinicians order and utilize JHAH standards and policies for clinicians orders