Clinical Practice Assistant – General Surgery Clinic – FT

jacksonhospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks an experienced First Assistant to support surgical teams under a physician's supervision. The role includes case setup, equipment management and direct preoperative/postoperative patient care within institutional policies.

Applicants should have an Associate or Bachelor’s in Nursing or completion of an OR technical program, with RN license in Alabama preferred. Strong communication and dexterity are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associates or B.S. in nursing or OR tech program completion.
• Prior OR and RN experience preferred.
• Current Alabama RN licensure or OR tech program completion.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and set up for surgical cases.
• Manage supplies and equipment for procedures.
• Direct preoperative and postoperative patient care under physician supervision.
• Anticipate patient and physician needs and make appropriate decisions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Sterile technique

Nursing tasks proficiency

Instruction reading & following

Manual dexterity

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s in nursing

OR Tech program completion

Hospital program completion if trained through experience

Job description

The First Assistant functions under the supervision of a physician and performs delegated functions such as planning, preparing and setting up for cases, and managing supplies and equipment. The work that is performed is done under the established policies and procedures of the institution and according to the experience and scope of educational requirements of the individual and applicable legal guidelines. The First Assistant will be expected to anticipate the needs of the patient and physician and make decisions within the scope of their practice. The First Assistant responsibilities pertain to the clinical responsibilities required for direct preoperative and postoperative patient care.

Associates or bachelor’s degree in nursing or completion of an Operating Room Technical program in a technical or junior college or completion of an acceptable hospital program unless trained through previous experience. Previous O.R. and RN experience preferred. Current licensure in State of Alabama as a Registered Nurse or completion of an Operating Room Technical program in a technical or junior college or completion of an acceptable hospital program unless trained through previous experience. Surgery equipment/instrumentation, other medical equipment used in patient care. Telephone, fax, copier, personal computer and related software. Good verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills, and time management skills. Knows sterile technique. Ability to form effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians and patients. Proficiency with clinical nursing tasks. Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions. Visual and hearing acuity. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to assist in lifting, pushing and pulling patients/equipment involving a minimum of 50 pounds. Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate small sutures/instruments and to manipulate patient care equipment. Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods. Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the job.