Address Designation: Scrub Nurse
Qualification: Diploma in Nursing (GNM) or BSC Nursing Fresher-up-to 3 years in any operating room
Experience: 1 to 2 years
Knowledge and Skills: Communication-English to read, write & speak and Kannada to speak Sterile techniques Open surgery instruments Drugs used in Anesthesia Basic computer work
Reporting To: Direct: - OR Manager Indirect: - Administrator
Reported by: NA Key Result Area: Maintain the sterility during procedure To comply with operating room policy and protocol To assist the OR manager to maintain the operating room standards
General Responsibilities:- As a scrub nurse Responsible for packing sets one day prior to surgery for all elective cases Check the theater is ready for the particular procedure before shifting the patient. Check that proper handover is taken with all specifications for eg:- Restricted movement of limbs Bony deformity Blood Availability etc. Ensure safe shifting of the patient from the transfer bay to OR table Ensure patient identification board is filled properly and appropriate x-rays are open in the PACS Review patient file for procedure and diagnosis of the patient before scrubbing. Participate in time-out
Check the instruments and materials according to the checklist, before starting the procedure Count the gauze, mop and peanuts as per the protocol. Check the counted gauze is entered on the patient identification board. Assist during the surgical procedure by anticipating and providing the necessary sterile instruments or materials as needed. Check that the specimen or biopsy has been sent as per the protocol. Check that the billing sheet and OR replacement list is filled properly by circulating nurse, and billing done for particular surgery Follow sterile techniques / maintain the sterile field throughout the procedure Shifting the patient to ward / HDU/ICU as per the protocol Washing endoscopes, camera, fiber optic cables and Laparoscopes Performing sterrad sterilization and maintain the document Coordinating Organizing CNE on every Saturday Check the documentation, fixing and labeling, (which is done by circulating nurse) for below mentioned Intra-op Medications Intake and output chart including irrigation Specimens, Stones, papillae etc for labeling and lab. Request form Foley, Drains, PCN etc for fixing and labeling Handover of the patient to the ward nurse along with complete documentation of file, specimen, lab requisition form, proforma etc.
Specific responsibilities Complete the following CQI’s on daily basis Compliance to stent register Unplanned return to OT with-in 48 hours Operating Room utilization Complete the OR statistics on 30th or 31st of every month and enter both soft and hard copy Maintain the assigned soft and hard copy register Hard copy register Ultrasound register OR utilization
Supervision: Work completion by OR assistant, OR technician and housekeeping staff
Participate:
General cleanliness and maintenance of OR complex Continuing nursing education programme
