Registered Nurse First Assist-Day Shift

Southern Illinois Hospital Services•Carbondale, IL

5d•$39 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting surgeons during intraoperative procedures. Privileges under the direct supervision of the surgeon include the following: Principal Accountabilities Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
Certification (CNOR) for Certified First Assist
2 years of OR experience

Responsibilities

Assist surgeon with gowning, gloving, prepping and draping.
Facilitate safe positioning of patient according to the surgeon’s preference, patient’s anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed.
Assist surgeon with passing instruments or suture and basic assisting.
Provides exposure, assists in achieving homeostasis with surgeon’s supervision.
Provides manipulation and dissection and / or removal of tissues, aids in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devises and drains.
Performs layered closure of surgical sites utilizing appropriate techniques according to individual surgeon preference.
Applies appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.
Applies splints or casts specific to procedure and/ or injury.
Assesses skin integrity and assists in transfer of patient post- operative.
Special Requests (based on training and experience)