Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Assistant Surgery

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness and mental health programs

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare in Edgewood, Kentucky, is seeking a Registered Nurse Surgical Assistant to join our Surgery unit. This full-time position involves assisting with surgical procedures and providing compassionate, evidence-based nursing care.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of surgical nursing experience and a commitment to advancing skills. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits from the first day.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be accepted into an RNFA Program within one year of hire.
• Two years of experience as a surgical RN.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical procedures under supervision.
• Provide evidence-based nursing care in the perioperative setting.
• Delegate tasks to the healthcare team appropriately.

Skills

Surgical procedures knowledge

Anatomy and physiology expertise

Medication administration skills

Mathematical calculations

Education

Graduate from an accredited nursing school

Compact License eligibility

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Assistant Surgery

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Job Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

36

Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• Retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

The best career is right here.

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse Surgical Assistant for the Surgery unit located at the Edgewood, Kentucky location.

Shift & Hours: Day shift, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; full-time, 36 hours per week.

Job Description

Performs/assists with surgical procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon. The professional nurse provides evidence-based nursing care utilizing the nursing process to meet the surgical needs of the patient in the perioperative setting. The RNSA is responsible for appropriately delegating tasks to other licensed/unlicensed health care team members as deemed appropriate by training and education. The RNSA collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare team members when providing nursing care. This position is intended as a transition to the RNFA role once all educational preparation/requirements are successfully met. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Current registration to practice in the state where work is being performed. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Must be accepted into an acceptable RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) Program within one year of hire/transfer date. CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) must be obtained prior to completion of RNFA Program training.

Specialized Knowledge: Expert knowledge of anatomy and physiology, surgical procedures and instrumentation. In depth knowledge of suture, suturing techniques and wound closure. Knowledge of assisting the surgeon with dissection and retraction. Competent in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.

Experience: Two years of experience as a surgical RN.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.