Registered Nurse - First Assist

ProLink; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLink is seeking an RN First Assistant to provide advanced surgical support in the operating room. The role involves suturing, vein harvesting, and exposing in ORs as surgeons perform procedures.

Candidates should have perioperative nursing expertise, experience in OR settings, and be proficient with sterile technique and documenting care in EHR systems such as Epic.

Qualifications

• RN with perioperative nursing experience.
• Ability to assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
• Experience in operating room settings and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Vital signs monitoring

Perioperative nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) with perioperative certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The RN First Assistant provides advanced surgical support to surgeons. RNFAs suture, harvest veins, and expose in ORs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in perioperative nursing and surgical procedures, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Collaborate with surgical teams.

This role is crucial for surgical precision and patient safety. Experienced nurses with surgical skills are invited to apply for this RN First Assistant position.