Or charge nurse - saudi, saudi

Responsible for seeing that all patients receive a systematic initial and ongoing assessment of their physical and psycho-social status, specific to their age.2. demonstrates leadership and priority setting skills in the coordination of administrative and patient care responsibilities for assigned shift.3. provides direction to the staff and assists them in the execution of their responsibilities.4. coordinates admissions to the unit and transfers from the unit to all involved service providers.5. endorses to the next shift complete hand over communication to facilitate continuity of care and any untoward work-related incidents.6. assists the head nurse in evaluating the quality of nursing care being given by the staff and its documentation providing guidance when needed.7. assists the head nurse to facilitate required reports to the chief nursing officer regarding administrative activities.8. maintains a productive working relationship with superiors keeping them informed as to condition of patients and pertinent information regarding the operations of the unit.9. acts as role model for other staff members ensuring that all staffs maintain professional services and appropriate behavior while on duty.10. participates in the establishment and revision of operating room nursing unit or nursing department norms as designated.11. acts as resource to staff members during assessment of complex patient/family needs.12. assists other staff members in improving their assessment skills, giving input when the need is identified.13. performs head nurse’s functions whenever he/she is out of operating room nursing unit for whatever reason. performs as staff nurse to assigned patient preferably when the head nurse is present in the unit: refer to operating room staff nurse for detailed job descriptions.14. comprehensive assessment upon receipt of patient in operating room nursing unit including: preview of patient’s history and main complain; drug allergies; physical and psychological condition; fall precautions; pressure ulcer assessment and pain assessment.15. performs nursing interventions to include: inputs from the surgeons and other healthcare disciplines involved in the care of the patient; reviews and updates the surgeon for any significant change in the patient’s condition or when a new treatment is added or discontinued.16. administers medication following the seven (10) r’s of medication.17. follows infection control guidelines such as: proper hand-washing before and after the procedure; standard precautions; maintaining aseptic technique on each procedure; proper and safe cleaning of blood, body fluids, and chemical spills; and reporting potential infections to appropriate authority i.e. infection control nurse.18. receives endorsement and file from the ward nurse for patient undergoing operation19. constantly and continuously monitors patient for level of consciousness, vital signs, contraptions attached (restraints, iv line etc..) and skin color at bedside during operation documenting the same in appropriate nursing form where applicable20. recognizes reactions and unexpected complication applying appropriate nursing intervention and notifying the treating doctor without delay.21. performs her roles in the event of cardio-pulmonary arrest22. recognizes and supports patient and family rights by checking and/or letting patient sign an informed consent and explaining the procedure to be done and by providing privacy & confidentiality.23. safely delegates care to non-nursing staff with appropriate supervision.24. attends and participates on hospital-wide committees, designated meetings, quality improvement programs, service orientations and continuing education25. performs his/her roles in all emergencies such as fire, disaster, security risk within the designated area of assignment.26. reports significant information to the head nurse for appropriate action.27. performs nursing interventions such as:➢ contacts the physicians to give important information relating to patient under care or clarifying orders➢ preparation of equipment and drugs to be ready for induction of anesthesia.➢ assist the surgeon during the operation either as scrub or circulating nurse.➢ monitors and records vital signs before and after the operation.➢ anticipates needs that may arise while patient is in operating room.➢ observes patient after procedure for possible complications.➢ documents according to sgh policy nursing care activities done to the patient; observed adverse reactions; patient’s response to any treatment➢ endorses to anesthesia nurse the procedure done to patient, medical condition, and continuing care to be done during recovery.28. summons security assistance immediately through a paging system or directly to the security office for violent patients/visitors and theft witnessed within the hospital.29. checks operating room monitors and equipment doing aftercare to ensure good working condition.30. can operate machines and equipments for basic nursing care such as:➢ blood sugar testing equipment➢ stretcher/wheelchair➢ equipment for taking vital signs➢ suction machine31. operates machines and equipment specific to surgical operations such as➢ cautery machines➢ laser➢ microscope➢ camera➢ laparotomy suction machine➢ laparoscopic machine➢ retrectomy machine➢ lipo-suction machine➢ arthroscopy machine➢ heart-lung machine➢ internal defibrillator32. develop and implement action plans to promote person centered care in your area. person centered care revolves around staff, patients and their families, and the community. at sgh, the person centered care principles are summarized by the care (connect-assist-respect-explain) communication and service standards.33. abide by communication and service standards at all times.34. attend training and coaching sessions for communication and service standards.35. service recovery: offer options and solutions to meet and exceed patient's expectations. retaining patients and gaining their loyalty is a key part of your role.36. work on improving patient satisfaction in your area.37. abide by care communication and service standards when interacting with other staff members or with patients and families38. attend care training sessions and other trainings as required39. play an active role in patient and family education depending on patient's needs

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