OR Nurse (RN)

Location: Davao City, Davao Del Sur, Philippines

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Operating Room / Theatre Nurse is responsible for assisting doctors in performing the surgeries for patients who are unable to pay.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Observe the aseptic technique to decrease the transmission of microorganisms to patients and personnel.
2. Practice universal precautions on all patients.
3. Implement and direct sterilization process for all operating room procedures.
4. Participate in the sterilization process of surgical instruments and materials.
5. Continuously monitor for events that may contaminate the sterile field and initiate corrective action when breaks in sterile techniques are noted.
6. Implement the nursing process by assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating each surgical patient.
7. Follow instructions for decontamination, sterile processing, and disinfection of instruments and ...