Registered Nurse - First Assist

Key Responsibilities

• Positioning patients for optimal surgical exposure
• Ensuring safety and comfort
• Aiding in tissue manipulation, retraction, suctioning, and irrigation
• Achieving hemostasis and assisting with wound closure
• Dressing application and drainage system management
• Maintaining alertness for safety and performing additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards or equivalent
• At least two years of RN experience in advanced surgical specialties
• Certified as a Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• Current RN licensure (state-specific or compact license)

Skills and Physical Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Standing, walking, and manual dexterity
• Ability to lift and move patients and objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Use of vision, hearing, and smell to monitor procedures and environment
• BLS certification required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible payment options
• Tuition coverage