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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions and patient care plans for surgical patients.
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Provide patient care in accordance with established standards of care, practice, protocols, and hospital policies.
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Ensure patient dignity and positive self-regard are maintained throughout the care process.
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Provide patient and family education based on identified learning needs and barriers.
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Collaboratively plan and prepare patients and families for discharge, incorporating necessary support systems and resources.
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Appropriately delegate and supervise nursing interventions performed by other healthcare team members.
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Prioritize patient care effectively, seeking assistance from appropriate resources and recognizing the need for emergency interventions.
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Provide thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions, and patient responses.
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Deliver timely and comprehensive reports to other healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care.
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Promote continuous learning for colleagues and self through professional development and mentorship.
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Proactively identify risks to patient safety and implement strategies to reduce medical errors.
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Safely administer medications and intravenous therapy according to physician orders and established protocols.
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Conduct comprehensive pain assessments, reassess effectiveness of pain control, and document patient responses.
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Complete required documentation for medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD.
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Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient well-being during surgical interventions.
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Maintain sterile fields and direct the correct care, handling, and sterilization of sterile supplies and instruments.
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Verify patient identification, consent forms, operative procedure, and site before surgical procedures.
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Apply principles of aseptic practice and oversee the selection and preparation of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation for surgical cases.
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Utilize principles of body mechanics for safe patient positioning and transfer.
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Ensure all techniques and practices during surgical procedures are accurate and reflect perioperative standards.
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Maintain accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policies and procedures.
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Identify, label, care for, and handle all specimens and cultures according to established policy.
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Strong clinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation skills.
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Proficiency in medication administration and IV therapy.
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Expertise in aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance.
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Ability to perform accurate surgical counts (sponges, needles, instruments).
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Skill in proper specimen and culture handling.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.
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Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
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Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.
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Professionalism and a positive, "can-do" attitude.
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Ability to respond appropriately and immediately in emergency situations.
