Perioperative RN First Assist — Surgical Team Support

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Louisville, KY seeks a skilled RN First Assist to support perioperative and first-assist care. The role involves preparing patients, maintaining aseptic technique, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The successful candidate will have strong OR experience, be adept at instrument handling and counts, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• RN with strong perioperative/OR experience.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, instrument handling, and surgical count procedures.
• Effective communication and collaboration in a fast-paced surgical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety and high-quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery and ensure correct positioning.
• Provide intraoperative support to the surgical team while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Coordinate post-operative care by supporting safe handoff and workflow.
• Manage surgical instruments and perform/verify counts to support patient safety.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff to ensure procedures are efficient and safe.

Skills

Perioperative exp

Aseptic technique

Instrument handling

Surgical counts

Communication skills

Patient safety

Job description

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic in Louisville, KY seeks a skilled RN First Assist to support perioperative and first-assist care. The role involves preparing patients, maintaining aseptic technique, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

The successful candidate will have strong OR experience, be adept at instrument handling and counts, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical environment.