Surgical RN First Assistant - Precision in the OR

McLendon Leadershi; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi is seeking an RN First Assistant to provide advanced surgical support to our surgeons. The RNFA sutures, harvests vessels, and exposes anatomy in the OR, contributing to perioperative care.

Candidates should have experience in operating rooms, infection control, and documenting care in EHR systems.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with perioperative nursing experience.
• RN First Assistant qualifications or certification preferred.
• Experience operating in an OR environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
• Collaborate with surgical teams.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Perioperative nursing

Suture techniques

EHR documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

Overview
The RN First Assistant provides advanced surgical support to surgeons. RNFAs suture, harvest veins, and expose in ORs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in perioperative nursing and surgical procedures, with experience in operating room settings.

Key Responsibilities
- Assist surgeons with suturing and hemostasis.
- Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments.
- Monitor patient vital signs during surgery.
- Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
- Maintain sterile fields and infection control.
- Collaborate with surgical teams.

This role is crucial for surgical precision and patient safety. Experienced nurses with surgical skills are invited to apply for this RN First Assistant position.