Operating Room First Assistant Nurse

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable High Quality Health Plan

Dental and /or vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid Time off (flex PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement and adoption"

Short-Long term disability

Subsidized backup childcare

Inpatient nursing supplemental Pay

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled nurse assistant to support the OR team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. You will assist the surgeon in operative procedures, apply sterile technique, and participate in pre-operative assessment and family education within a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

The role emphasizes technical first assistance, nursing process application, safe patient care, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team across surgical specialties in MCE OR.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required and must be active.
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program.
• 3 years of relevant work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse assistant role.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient’s care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a skilled nurse assistant to support the OR team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. You will assist the surgeon in operative procedures, apply sterile technique, and participate in pre-operative assessment and family education within a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

The role emphasizes technical first assistance, nursing process application, safe patient care, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team across surgical specialties in MCE OR.