Centurion Surgery centers is actively looking for an OR Nurse:
Operating Room Nurse responsibilities include:
- Assessing patients prior to surgery and alleviating their concerns.
- Gathering all supplies needed for the operation.
- Assuming responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
Job brief:
We are looking for a competent Operating Room Nurse to assist surgeons during operations and keep the operating room sterile at all times.
They need to possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. Being compassionate and sensitive is a prerequisite for the profession. The ideal candidate goes one step further by being a critical thinker, fast to act in emergencies.
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and alleviate their concerns.
- Gather all supplies needed for the operation.
- Assume responsibility of keeping the operating room sterilized.
- Position and prepare patient on operating table.
- Pass medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation.
- Monitor patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies.
- Evaluate patient in postoperative phases.
- Adhere to safety standards and precautions.
- Assume duties within or out of the sterile field as assigned.
Requirements and skills:
- Proven experience as operating room nurse (circulating and scrub).
- Excellent knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques.
- Solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
- In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures.
- Outstanding organizational ability.
- A great team player with excellent communication skills.
- Cool tempered with emotional and physical stamina.
- Diploma in nursing and a valid license.