RN First Assistant - Main Operating Room
Core
Provide advanced surgical assistance to surgeons in a Level I Trauma and Burn Center operating room.
Role type
RN First Assistant (perioperative nurse)
Builds
Surgical procedures across General, GYN, Urology, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology
Domain
Healthcare / Surgical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Perioperative nursing, Surgical assisting, Patient care coordination, Nursing process application, Team collaboration, Patient rights advocacy
Preferred skills
CNOR certification, RN-First Assistant certification
Technologies
Surgical instruments, Robotics (implied in GYN/Urology services)
Responsibilities
Assist surgeons during complex surgical procedures, Coordinate patient care with multidisciplinary teams, Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers, Maintain patient confidentiality and rights