Surgical Nurse Description A Surgical Nurse, also called a Perioperative Nurse or OR Nurse, is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for patients before, during, and after surgery. Key Responsibilities: Preoperative: Assess patient condition, verify consent and surgical site, review medical history and allergies, educate patient/family, and prepare the patient for surgery. Check labs, IV lines, and medications. Intraoperative: Work as either: - Scrub Nurse: Maintains sterile field, passes
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