RN First Assist - Operating Room
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · Waimanalo, HI · 1 wk ago
Full-time
About the role
The RN First Assist (RNFA) supports surgeons during general and specialized surgeries, ensuring safe procedures and optimal patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with surgical procedures, including controlling bleeding, suturing, draping, and tissue handling.
- Prepare operating rooms by organizing trays, instrumentation, and supplies.
- Position and prepare patients for surgery, monitor vital signs, and provide post-operative assessments.
- Administer medications, educate patients and families on procedures and aftercare, and communicate patient status.
- Participate in research, monitor surgical sites for healing or infection, and ensure efficient OR operations.
- Possess the ability to scrub and circulate based on departmental needs, assisting with room turnover and equipment management.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Completion of nursing education and experience in surgical services nursing.
Skills
- Independent perioperative assessment and post-operative evaluation skills.
- Ability to perform surgical procedures, monitor patient health, and collaborate with OR team.