Operating Room Nurse

Uses evidence-based assessment techniques and instruments in collecting data and validates the diagnosis or issue with the patient, family, and healthcare team members as appropriate.

Prioritizes the data and information collected based on the patient's immediate condition or anticipated needs and identifies potential risks or barriers to the patient's health or safety.

Documents the data and information collected in compliance with established guidelines and reflective of the needs of the patient.

Planning and Outcomes Identification

Identifies expected outcomes and develops a plan that addresses health promotion, health restoration, and health maintenance to attain expected outcomes.

Involves the patient, family, and healthcare team members in formulating a culturally appropriate individualized plan of care.

Applies evidence-based nursing practices in developing the individualized plan of care to attain expected outcomes and continuity of care.

Modifies the individualized plan of care according to the ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the patient's response, status, and outcome indicators.