Registered Nurse - OT

Job Description

• Prepare room and assemble instruments & equipment based on patient surgical needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Correctly identifies patient, procedure and surgical site.
• Checking thoroughly the pre – operative checklist of patient; including checking completion required diagnostic & laboratory procedures.
• Provides safety to patient to self & the whole surgical team by adopting all safety protocols applicable to the unit.
• Monitors patient condition pre-operative, intra-operative & immediate post-operative.
• Demonstrates to position the patient with the use of positional aids, maintaining circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular homeostasis while maintaining privacy and providing maximum exposure to the operative procedure.
• Implement correct practices for the prevention of infection, practicing strict aseptic technique & maintenance of sterile field.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient’s records.
• Demonstrate competence in Cardio – Pulmonary Resuscitation technique.
• Takes responsibility for professional clinical practice and is actually involved in updating and Continuing Education.
• Follows the reporting mechanisms/chain of command in the Nursing Department.   Issues are correctly and quickly reported. These include all patient care issues.
• Complies with established Nursing Services Policies and Procedures.
• Attends and participates in Unit meetings and other Managerial activities as assigned.
• Will take responsibility for the Unit in the absence of the Head Nurse as assigned.
• Demonstrate an awareness of fire/equipment hazards and the necessary precautions to be activated as per Hospital Policy.
• Any other assigned responsibilities as needed as identified by Head Nurse or Supervisor.
• Adherent the practice of Prescription Order Review.
• To follow appropriate international guidelines, DHA regulations & Joint Commission International norms while treating or managing patients as well as while discharging their professional duties.