To provide safe and effective nursing care to all patients utilizing the nursing process. The Director is also responsible for the direction and supervision of the assigned personnel within their department.. The position requires intimate knowledge of both departmental and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of patient care.
The Registered Nurse Director will perform duties for the surgical patient in accordance with the Nursing Standards of Care and AORN Standards and will implement and evaluate that care utilizing the Nursing Process.
Will function as a member of the surgical team linking sterile and non-sterile fields.
Will organize and oversee the operating room during the surgical procedure by maintaining surgical records, assisting anesthesia as needed, keeping the patient’s family informed of the patient’s condition, assuring patient’s safety and comfort, assisting scrub team in maintaining sterile field, controlling and maintaining equipment and supplies.
Will perform the following duties:
Maintain oversight of the daily operations of the surgical services department regarding staffing, performance improvement and scheduling.
Assure the plan of care is carried out in a safe environment through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel.