Surgical Nurse & OR First Assistant

Southern Illinois Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a registered nurse to assess patient needs, provide patient education, and assist physicians in the outpatient office setting. The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and an active Illinois RN license with BLS.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, assisting physicians, preparing patient rooms, and supporting first assistant duties during surgical procedures as needed, ensuring efficient use of OR suites.

Qualifications

• Assesses and plans patient care needs.
• Provides patient education and assists physicians in the office setting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care needs
• Assist physician in office setting
• Set up, stock and clean patient rooms as needed
• First Assist: Assist the operating surgeon during surgical procedures.
• First Assist: Collaborates with physicians in efficient use of OR suites.

Skills

Patient care

Office support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Southern Illinois Healthcare is seeking a registered nurse to assess patient needs, provide patient education, and assist physicians in the outpatient office setting. The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and an active Illinois RN license with BLS.

Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, assisting physicians, preparing patient rooms, and supporting first assistant duties during surgical procedures as needed, ensuring efficient use of OR suites.