Perioperative Nurse

3 weeks ago


Webster, Florida, United States Houston Physicians Hospital Full time
Job Summary

To provide exceptional patient care as a skilled perioperative nurse, collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver individualized care.

Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of Houston Physicians Hospital.


Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare the operating room, equipment, and supplies for procedures, including anesthesia supplies.
  • Open sterile packs and supplies, using the surgeon's preference card for specific requests.

Preoperative Assessment

Includes assessing the patient's level of consciousness, skin color and integrity, identifying the patient, introducing yourself, determining a plan of care based on individual needs, and providing necessary patient teaching.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Bring the patient to the Operating Room suite and assist them to the operating bed after braking the gurney.
  • Position the patient for safe functional alignment, exposure of the surgical site, and provide physical support.
  • Effectively manage human resources.
  • Inform the front desk of progress and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit, other facility unit, and/or front desk prior to transfer.
  • Assist the anesthesiologist with monitor leads, blood pressure cuff, and oximeter placement and remain at the patient's side during induction and positioning.
  • Prepare the patient's operative site, confirming the procedure with the surgeon's history and physical.
  • Direct overhead spotlights and connect equipment such as electrocautery, suction, and power equipment.
  • Perform sponge and needle counts and instrument counts, if required. Obtain any sterile supplies needed throughout the procedure.
  • Maintain an aseptic controlled environment.
  • Follow proper procedures regarding exposure to Category 1 tasks.
  • Follow proper procedures for handling hazardous waste materials.
  • Document information required on the operating room record.
  • Follow appropriate Pe-Op/Admitting policies and procedures.

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