Registered Nurse, First Assistant - Full-time

Summary This role involves organizing and facilitating patient care in the Operating Room (OR), coordinating between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and staff. The individual functions as a first assistant during surgical procedures, participating in preoperative assessments and planning, and demonstrating expertise in medication, treatment, and patient care standards. Key Responsibilities Include Performing circulating and scrubbing duties, including tissue dissection, vessel handling, suturing, and placing drains in collaboration with the surgeon.Ensuring patient safety by maintaining aseptic techniques, verifying surgical sites, and managing sterile fields.Preparing instruments, assisting with patient positioning, and ensuring proper documentation of care and interventions.Mentoring staff, improving workflow efficiency, and supporting quality patient outcomes. Qualifications And Skills RN licensure, RNFA or CRNFA certifications, and BLS and CNOR certifications are required; PALS and other advanced certifications are preferred.Preferred education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and perioperative nursing experience.Strong knowledge of surgical procedures, sterile techniques, and patient care standards is essential. This position requires minimal supervision, adherence to safety protocols, and commitment to organizational policies, including vaccination requirements.