Rn Operating Room - Cvor - Locs

RN Operating Room - CVOR Responsibilities: Performs circulating functions before surgery, including preparing the operating environment, orienting and assessing the patient, and reviewing patient's medical record and surgeon's notes to ensure all pre-requisites and preferences are net. Ensures safety checklists and procedures are implemented and documented at all times. Performs circulating functions during surgery, including monitoring and communicating patient condition, documenting interventions and activities, monitoring the sterile field and controlling traffic into, out of and around the room. Performs scrub functions, including the preparation, selection, and handling of instruments and supplies used during the surgical procedure and performs surgical counts with the circulating nurse. Provides nursing care to a complex, high acuity surgical patient population in a technically complex environment. Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action. CVOR Registered Nurse Duties & Responsibilities: Provide patient assessment, monitoring the patient's physical and emotional wellbeing Create and maintain a sterile/safe surgical environment Provide patient and family education Integrate and coordinate patient care throughout the surgical process