Operating Room Nurse Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Operating Room Nurse includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Assess patients condition before surgery
Ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment
Keep the operating room sterilized
Position the patient on operating table
Pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
Monitor patient’s vital signs
Evaluate postoperative patients
Reviews charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
Adhere to all relevant health and safety standards
Communicate with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Operating Room Nurse duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Operating Room Nurse roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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