Job Description Summary The Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) works in Dhahran Operating Room (OR) and provides a wide range of complex and direct quality and evidence.-based professional nursing care to patients guided by organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Work is performed on any shift, as required, in the OR of the Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) facilities. Working hours are assigned to meet operational needs and may include on.-call and scheduled overtime
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities % 7
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities
Contribute to strategic initiatives aimed at improving the assigned units nursing practices
Participate in the development of protocols and processes to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency
Pursue high staff engagement
Obtain high patient experience
Achieve and sustain highquality of care and patient safety
Support the empowerment of nurses through the enculturation of the JHAH nursing Professional Practice Model
Operational Roles & Responsibilities % 93
Operational Roles & Responsibilities
Deliverhighquality nursing care services focusing on complex cases
Assist in managing workflow ensuring proper resource utilization and providing mentorship to junior nurses
Ensure adherence to clinical protocols and participates in the evaluation of patient outcomes
Achieve andor Maintain the mandated set of activities for level 3 which is a minimum total of 20 points in at least four categories within each 12month cycle as outlined in the Clinical Advancement Program
Utilize the nursing process to assess plan implement evaluate and document patient care from admission through discharge specific to the patients age
Provide nursing care patientfamily education consistent with the plan of care and needs of the patients with respect for the patients privacy dignity personal preference and culture demonstrating acceptance caring and empathy utilizing appropriate resources when applicable
Precept new hires and trainees during the probation training period and participates in making recommendations regarding progress and training needs
Respond promptly and effectively to emergency and lifesaving situations by utilizing clinical skills critical thinking and evidencebased practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Perform a wide range of nursing procedures with attention to accuracy patient safety and comfort while maintaining a safe clean and organized environment for the patient familyvisitors and staff
Represent unit or department on committees special interest groups and task forces as assigned by OR manager
Complete specific competencies as identified by the managerclinical nurse educator according to the scope of service of assigned area OR adhere to unit specific activities per below 2H OR 2H PACU Main OR
Work according to unit specific competencies as followingOperating Room
Ensure safe procedures according to international patient safety goals and JHAH policies and procedures
Acts as a scrub or circulating nurse according to the OR schedule
Sets up the operating room according to the type of operation and according to the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses AORN recommendations
Assists the surgeon during complex operative diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of service
Ensures that all pre intra and postop documentation is completed in the relevant format and in a timely manner
Ensures familiarity with the specialized equipment used in the OR and can handle equipment malfunction during surgery
Evaluate supplies equipment for patient care and give input to the service team leader OR Manager
Observe and maintain strict aseptic practices2H PACU
Monitors patients in the PACU utilizing the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses ASPAN and JHAH standards and policies
Ensures all postanesthesia documentation is completed promptly and in the relevant format
Administer medications intravenously or by patientcontrolled analgesia as per clinicians order and utilize JHAH standards and policies for clinicians orders
Minimum Education Required 3 years International Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Professional Certifications Required Current licensure as a professional registered nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as applicable per scope of service of the assigned area
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as applicable per scope of service of the assigned area
Years of Experience Minimum 5 years of Nursing Experience including 4 years working as an Operating Room Nurse.
Languages English:Fully Proficient ; Arabic:Preferred
Functional Competencies
Due Diligence
Audit Reporting
Data Collection
Core Competencies
Excellence
Integrity
Accountability
Cybersecurity
Person-Centered Care
Acknowledgement Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
