Registered Nurse First Assist – Orthopedic Surgery

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assist Senior to provide direct patient care in the preoperative setting as the first assistant to the surgeon. This role supports surgical teams through skilled nursing actions and organized collaboration in the operating room.

The ideal candidate will hold an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a valid RN license, and demonstrate the judgment to educate patients, interpret diagnostic studies, and participate in comprehensive

Qualifications

• RN license required in the state of employment or a compact license.
• First assist duties and preoperative nursing competencies.

Responsibilities

• Practices an expanded preoperative nursing role with the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment to assist surgeons through organized instruction and supervised practice.
• Interprets diagnostic studies, educates patients on health behaviors, and provides counseling to promote positive health outcomes.
• Assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities.

Skills

RN First Assist

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role:

A Registered Nurse First Assist Senior provides direct patient care in the preoperative setting by functioning as the first assistant to the surgeon.

Responsibilities:

• Practices an expanded preoperative nursing role with the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment to assist surgeons through organized instruction and supervised practice.
• Interprets diagnostic studies, educates patients on health behaviors, and provides counseling to promote positive health outcomes.
• Assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• RN License in the state of employment or a compact license