Surgical First Assist RN — OR & Perioperative Care

BHS Baptist Healthcare System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Surg First Assistant (RN) to provide nursing care in the operating rooms and perioperative care from preop through recovery. The role requires assisting physicians in a variety of procedures, maintaining intraoperative communication, and ensuring aseptic practice.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing with a KY license, First Assist certification, and at least two years of recent surgical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing program with current KY license.
• First Assist certification required.
• Two or more years recent surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the operating rooms and perioperative care.
• Assist physician in a variety of surgical procedures.
• Maintain intraoperative and perioperative communication.
• Follow safety procedures and aseptic techniques.
• Prepare patient for transfer from the operating room.

Skills

Nursing care

Surgical assistance

Aseptic technique

Emergency response

Intraoperative communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

KY Nursing License

First Assist Certification

Job description

Baptist Health is seeking a PRN Surg First Assistant (RN) to provide nursing care in the operating rooms and perioperative care from preop through recovery. The role requires assisting physicians in a variety of procedures, maintaining intraoperative communication, and ensuring aseptic practice.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing with a KY license, First Assist certification, and at least two years of recent surgical experience.