Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks an RN First Assist to provide advanced perioperative support, working closely with surgeons to deliver intraoperative patient care. Responsibilities include preoperative assessments, intraoperative assistance, and post-procedure evaluation in a dynamic surgical environment.

Ideal candidates hold RN licensure with RNFA certification and CNOR credentials, plus 2-5 years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• RNFA certification and CNOR preferred.
• 2-5 years nursing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree and Certified First Assistant or CNOR credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preoperative assessments and assist during surgeries.
• Monitor patient responses and modify care plans as needed.
• Administer medications and evaluate patient outcomes.

Skills

Intraoperative skills

Teamwork

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Ethical practice

Education

RN licensure

RNFA certification

CNOR

2-5 years nursing experience

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Certified First Assistant

CNOR credentials

Job description

Role: The RN First Assist provides advanced perioperative support as a collaborative team member during surgical procedures, working alongside surgeons to deliver intraoperative patient care.

• Responsibilities: Perform preoperative assessments, assist during surgeries, monitor patient responses, modify care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes. Contribute to departmental efficiency, ensure safety, and participate in professional development. Advocate for patient safety and incorporate research findings into practice.


• Qualifications: Requires RN licensure, RNFA certification, CNOR, and 2-5 years of nursing experience. Preferred candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree and Certified First Assistant or CNOR credentials.


• Skills: Strong intraoperative skills, teamwork, patient assessment, critical thinking, and ethical practice.

This role involves delivering high-quality perioperative care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining professional growth in a dynamic surgical environment.