Staff Nurse-OT

Pre-op Unit:

- To receive the patient along with the medical records, check the patient identity with name and UHID, check whether all the preoperative instructions had been carried out with the preoperative checklist, record of patient vitals, pre-op medications, check for the completeness of the consent forms and financial clearance.

- To examine patient's physical, psychological, and emotional condition while receiving.

- To reduce fear and anxiety of the patient by communicating in a gentle manner.

- Ensures active participation in implementation of surgical safety check list

Intra-op Unit:

- Ensure proper sterility of the OR and equipments.

- Ensure continuity of SSCL

- To prepare and maintain operating room for all surgical procedures.

- To establish and utilize a checklist to monitor the physical plan of the operating room and equipment for conformity to all standards for ensuring safety for the patient and all personnel.

- To assemble the type and quantity of material and special equipment needed for daily procedures and possible emergencies.

- To be as a circulating and/or a scrub nurse for various surgical procedures.

- To demonstrate skill in sponge counting, care of specimen during the surgical procedures and take care of instruments in operation theatre.

- To be knowledgeable on handling of MLC patient in operation theatre as per protocol.

- To be aware of pre-op checklist consent and TIMEOUT procedure and demonstrate the same in the operation theatre.

- To respond to surgical emergency requirements such as cardiac, pulmonary, or respiratory failure and hemorrhage.

- To consult with the operating surgeon and establishes priorities of care for each patient entering the operating suite.

- To take specimens and blood samples for testing and ensures proper handover of the same.

- To be knowledgeable and skilful in the use and handling of various equipment's.

- To inform the laboratory reports to the surgical team immediately.

Post-op Unit:

- To hand over the patient along with medical records in the postoperative room or intensive care unit, depending upon the nature of the surgery.

- To coordinate with other hospital units, which include postoperative room, intensive care unit, and nursing units, on patient's progress and any special equipment or supplies that will be needed for the patient returning from surgery.

- To manage operating room activities.

- To wash and prepare equipment and supplies for sterilization after the surgery gets over (laproscope cleaning, packing of instrument, folding and packing of linen, ETO packing, autoclave, etc).

- To direct and instruct personnel in sterilizing, and caring for operating room equipment and supplies.

- To provide care in a non- judgmental, non- discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient and family's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights, and is culturally competent.

- To initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation or other emergency response activities and codes in case of a medical emergency.

- To ensure efficient use of Evidence based practices and demonstrates commitment to, and participation in maintaining the quality standards.

- To ensure cost effective usage of organization's resources in the delivery of patient's care.

- To coordinate with the OT manager regarding transfers and billing related issues.

- To keep accurate legal written records through charting, and case records of such things as: sponge count, any specimens taken and sent to the lab, information about drain placed, positioning of the patient and other significant events during the surgery, if any

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25, ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Provident Fund

Experience:

• Registered Nurse: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person