Specialty Requirements
- Degree
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Bachelor of Science {Some Hospitals may hire you under the condition that you will get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing within a designated amount of time.}
- Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- ACLS
- PALS
Characteristics
- Critical thinking skills
- Observant
- Time-management
- Quick Learner
- Organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Independent but also a good team player
- Knowledgeable of Disease processes
- Prioritization
- Multi-tasking
- Resilience
A Day in the Life
- Patient Population
- Age can depend on the practice setting
- Knowledgeable areas depending on the practice setting may include surgeries such as: Appendectomy, Breast biopsy, C-section, Coronary bypass, Lower back surgery, Mastectomy, Tonsillectomy
Job Responsibilities
- Depending on the practice setting patient populations will vary so the job responsibilities/actions may change per each patient.
- Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-and family centered care in the OR setting.
- Assessing patients prior to surgery (e.g. NPO status) and to alleviate their concerns
- Gathering all supplies needed for the operation
- Keeping the operating room sterilized
- Positioning and preparing patient on operating table
- Passing medical instruments or other objects to the surgeon during operation
- Monitoring patient’s vital signs to detect anomalies
- Evaluating patient during the postoperative phases
- Adhere to safety standards and precaution