Senior RN First Assistant — Preop Surgical Expert

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a Registered Nurse First Assist Senior to provide direct preoperative care as the surgeon’s first assistant, coordinating care from planning to evaluation.

Ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, an active RN license (state or compact), and BLS certification, with ability to interpret diagnostics and educate patients on health behaviors.

Schedule is 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday. Full-time role in a collaborative OR team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license in the state of employment or a compact license.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Practices an expanded role of preoperative nursing and has the knowledge and judgment to assist the surgeon as first assistant.
• Interprets diagnostic studies and educates patients to promote positive health behaviors and skills.

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RN License in state of employment or compact

BLS

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, TX seeks a Registered Nurse First Assist Senior to provide direct preoperative care as the surgeon’s first assistant, coordinating care from planning to evaluation.

Ideal candidate holds an Associate’s Degree in Nursing, an active RN license (state or compact), and BLS certification, with ability to interpret diagnostics and educate patients on health behaviors.

Schedule is 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Friday. Full-time role in a collaborative OR team.