Neuro OT Staff Nurse
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Neurosurgical Theatre Staff Nurse
Last updated on 11 Oct 2024
Overview
Neuro OT Staff Nurses play a crucial role in neurosurgical procedures, assisting in the operating room, ensuring patient safety, and supporting surgical teams to deliver optimal care for patients undergoing neurological surgeries.
Job Description
- Provide skilled nursing care to patients undergoing neurosurgery, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and safety standards
- Assist neurosurgeons during operations by preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, maintaining a sterile environment, and managing surgical equipment
- Monitor patients’ vital signs and neurological status before, during, and after surgery, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the medical team
- Administer medications, intravenous infusions, and other treatments as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timing
- Collaborate with the surgical team to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring comprehensive and individualized care
- Educate patients and their families on pre
- and post
- operative care, recovery expectations, and follow
- up procedures
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records, including patient histories, treatment plans, and surgical outcomes
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training to stay current with advancements in neurosurgical nursing practices
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, healthcare regulations, and accreditation standards
Key Skills for this Job Role
Surgical Knowledge
Patient Safety
Preoperative Assessment
Emergency Response
Communication Skills
Infection Control
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