Surgical RN First Assist — Perioperative Specialist

Carle Health

Urbana (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Carle Health seeks a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to serve as a First Assist in perioperative care. The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and OR team, prepares trays and instruments, and performs intraoperative tasks including exposure, hemostasis, and tissue handling.

This role also educates patients and families about the operation and aftercare. The RNFA monitors patients post-surgery for pain and complications and participates in history review, healing monitoring, and infection

Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois per IDFPR.
Surgical services nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries.
Collaborate with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.
Provide patient care and support.
Scrub and circulate as needed; handle tissue, draping, exposure, and hemostasis.
Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare; communicate health status.
Monitor patient after surgery for pain or complications.
Review patient history and health assessments; monitor healing or infection.
Organize and coordinate supplies and equipment; assist with charges for equipment and supplies.