Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant provides direct patient care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative period. Assists surgeon during surgical procedures by positioning skin preparation, providing wound exposure, performing tissue dissection, suturing, and other surgical tasks. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant administers medications and IV treatments as necessary. Participates in discharge planning and counsels patients and caregivers on appropriate post-operative care. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). Requires Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Surgical First Assistant's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Join a collaborative surgical team as a robotically trained CSFA. The outpatient surgery department consists of 6 ORs.
Job Summary:
A First Assistant Practitioner must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function as a first assistant under the direct and/or indirect supervision of a Surgeon. The employee is a specifically trained surgical technologist who demonstrates the skills, knowledge and judgment necessary to function in the assistant role.
Education:
Required:
Graduate approved Surgical Technologist School, Completion First Assistant Course
Preferred:
Orthopedic Physician Assistant,
Experience:
Required:
Documentation/demonstrated knowledge and skills required to perform First Assistant role in surgery.
Preferred:
Two (2) years experience as a Surgical Technician in the operating room.
Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Completion First Assistant certification exam successfully and Current Basic Life Support (BLS). Permissible to obtain certification for first assistant one year from employment as a first assistant.
Preferred:
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