Registered Nurse - First Assist

McLendon Leadershi; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RN First Assistant position requiring perioperative nursing expertise to support surgeons in the operating room. The role involves suturing, vein harvesting, and exposure during procedures, with attention to sterile technique and patient safety.

Ideal candidates will have experience in operating room settings and proficiency with EHR systems such as Epic. Apply to join a surgical team focused on precision and quality care.

Qualifications

• Perioperative nursing expertise.
• Surgical procedures experience.
• Suture techniques proficiency.
• Experience with EHR systems (Epic).

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.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Surgical procedures

Suture techniques

EHR systems (Epic)

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.