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Theater Nurse Needed For Employment
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Key Responsibilities:
Preoperative Care
- Assess and prepare patients for surgry, including reviewing medical history and performing physical assessments.
- Educate patients and their families about the procedure, anesthesia, and postoperative care.
- Ensure all necessary preoperative tests and documentation are completed.
- Intraoperative Care
- Assist the surgical team during procedures by passing instruments, sutures, and other items as needed.
- Maintain a sterile environment by adhering to protocols, including proper use of aseptic techniques.
- Monitor the patient’s vital signs and overall condition during surgery and communicate any concerns to the surgical team.
- Document procedures, patient status, and any complications or anomalies encountered during surgery.
Postoperative Care
- Provide immediate post-operative care to patients, monitoring their recovery and managing pain control.
- Educate patients and families on postoperative care, including wound care and signs of complications.
- Ensure proper handover of patient care to recovery room staff.
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Participate in surgical team briefings and debriefings to discuss cases and improve practices.
- Regulatory Compliance
- Adhere to infection control practices and maintain equipment and sterile supplies in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Stay updated with current standards, codes, and regulations relevant to surgical nursing and participate in continuous professional development.
