Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Specialist
5 days ago
Magnet Medical is seeking a highly skilled travel nurse to join their team as a Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) nurse in Newark, New Jersey.
About the RoleThis exciting opportunity allows you to work with a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. As a CVOR nurse, you will be responsible for providing specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiovascular surgeries.
Key Responsibilities- Preoperative Patient Preparation:
- Patient Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients prior to surgery, reviewing medical histories, allergies, and current medications.
- Physical and Emotional Preparation: Prepare patients physically and emotionally for surgery, explaining procedures and answering questions.
- Preoperative Orders: Ensure all preoperative orders are completed, including labs, imaging, and medications, as prescribed by the surgical team.
- Surgical Site Verification: Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure using a surgical checklist to ensure patient safety.
- Intraoperative Nursing Care:
- Setup and Instrumentation: Assist with the setup of the sterile field and ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are ready for use.
- Vital Sign Monitoring: Monitor the patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen levels, and blood gases during surgery.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications (e.g., anesthetics, analgesics) and fluids as directed by the anesthesiologist or surgeon.
- Assistance During Surgery: Assist the surgical team during complex cardiovascular procedures, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair/replacement, or other heart surgeries.
- Environmental Maintenance: Ensure the maintenance of a sterile environment, adhering to infection control practices and using sterile techniques during the procedure.
- Monitoring and Documentation:
- Patient Status Update: Document patient status, interventions, and changes in condition in the electronic health record (EHR) according to hospital policies.
- Event Recording: Record intraoperative events, including medications, blood products, and surgical team interventions.
- Response Monitoring: Monitor and document patient responses to anesthesia, medications, and surgical interventions, and report any concerns to the surgical team.
- Postoperative Care:
- Transfer and Monitoring: Assist with the transfer of the patient from the operating room to the recovery unit or intensive care unit (ICU), ensuring stable vitals and ongoing monitoring.
- Complication Monitoring: Monitor the patient for signs of complications post-surgery, such as bleeding, infection, or arrhythmias, and take immediate action if needed.
- Education and Support: Provide postoperative education to patients and families, including information on recovery, wound care, and activity restrictions.
- Pain Management: Administer pain management and other medications as prescribed to promote comfort and recovery.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists, to ensure coordinated care.
- Interdepartmental Collaboration: Collaborate with the preoperative and postoperative care teams to ensure continuity of care and address any patient concerns.
- Surgical Briefings: Participate in surgical briefings and debriefings to discuss patient care, procedure outcomes, and any improvements needed for future surgeries.
- Emergency Response and Crisis Management:
- Critical Situation Management: Be prepared to manage critical situations, such as life-threatening arrhythmias, cardiac arrest, or excessive bleeding, during surgery.
- Advanced Life Support: Use advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) protocols and other emergency measures to stabilize patients when needed.
- Crisis Resolution: Work collaboratively with the surgical and anesthesia teams to handle unexpected complications quickly and efficiently.
- Sterilization and Equipment Maintenance:
- Instrument Sterilization: Ensure all cardiovascular surgical instruments and equipment are sterilized, functioning, and properly maintained.
- Equipment Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize delays in surgery.
- Infection Control: Ensure compliance with hospital policies and industry standards for infection control, including maintaining sterile technique and using proper PPE.
- Patient Advocacy and Support:
- Patient Safety and Comfort: Advocate for patient safety and comfort before, during, and after surgery, ensuring the patient's well-being is the top priority.
- Emotional Support: Provide emotional support to patients and families, answering questions and offering reassurance about the surgery process and expected outcomes.
- Professional Development:
- Continuing Education: Stay current with the latest research, techniques, and best practices in cardiovascular nursing and surgery.
- Training and Certifications: Participate in continuing education opportunities, including certifications and training specific to cardiovascular care (e.g., CNOR, CCRN, or Cardiac Surgery Nurse certification).
- Departmental Enhancement: Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the CVOR department's practices and improve patient outcomes.
The estimated salary for this role is $125 per hour, based on 36 hours per week.
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