First Assist - Full Time
About The Position
Under the direction of the Surgery Nurse Director. Provides direct patient care by assisting the Physician/Surgeon and Charge Nurse with patients. Assists surgeons during invasive and non-invasive procedures, anticipates surgeon’s needs, and hands surgical instruments to surgeon. The scrub nurse prepares and organizes the operating room, cleans and sterilizes equipment, and maintains a sterile surgical environment. The scrub nurse also provides high-quality care to both adult and pediatric patients. Communicates with Charge Nurse and staff about the patient’s condition and responds quickly and request assistance when changes occur in the care of the patient. Additional duties may be required as needed.
Requirements
- Active RN or LVN license
- Certified Surgical Technician certification or on-the-job scrub nurse training by qualified personnel
- One year of perioperative experience
- BLS, (ACLS and PALS upon hire) certifications
Responsibilities
- Assists Physician/Surgeon and Charge Nurse with patients
- Assists surgeons during invasive and non-invasive procedures
- Anticipates surgeon’s needs
- Hands surgical instruments to surgeon
- Prepares and organizes the operating room
- Cleans and sterilizes equipment
- Maintains a sterile surgical environment
- Provides high-quality care to both adult and pediatric patients
- Communicates with Charge Nurse and staff about the patient’s condition
- Responds quickly and request assistance when changes occur in the care of the patient
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
