Operating Room Nurse

A. Pre-Operative Responsibilities

• Receive surgical cases and review patient charts, consent forms, and pre-op orders.
• Perform patient identification, verification of procedure, and allergy/safety checks.
• Conduct basic pre-operative assessment (vital signs, IV line check, NPO status, labs if applicable).
• Prepare the OR room, ensuring availability and sterility of instruments, supplies, and equipment appropriate for minor to moderate surgical procedures allowed in Level 1.
• Coordinate with the surgeon and anesthesiologist regarding case needs, positioning, and anticipated complications.
• Ensure proper patient transport from ward/ER to OR following safety protocols.

B. Intra-Operative Responsibilities

• Serve as scrub nurse or circulating nurse depending on assignment.
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and ensure sterility throughout the procedure.
• Assist the surgeon by ...