What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role: The Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist works in the Operating Room, collaborating closely with surgeons to provide intraoperative patient care and support during surgical procedures.
Responsibilities: Performs preoperative assessments, assists during surgeries, monitors patient responses, administers medications, and develops individualized care plans. Contributes to team efficiency, ensures patient safety, evaluates care quality, and advocates for patient safety and ethical practice. Engages in ongoing professional development and patient/family education.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires an RN license, 2-5 years of experience, and certifications such as CNOR, Certified RN First Assist, or Certified First Assistant. A BSN degree is preferred. Knowledge of perioperative procedures, teamwork, patient safety, and research integration is essential.
Key Duties: Deliver intraoperative care, collaborate with surgical teams, evaluate patient progress, and participate in professional growth activities. Must have strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills.
The role offers benefits including medical coverage, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus. It is designed for professionals committed to perioperative nursing excellence and patient advocacy.
Responsibilities: Performs preoperative assessments, assists during surgeries, monitors patient responses, administers medications, and develops individualized care plans. Contributes to team efficiency, ensures patient safety, evaluates care quality, and advocates for patient safety and ethical practice. Engages in ongoing professional development and patient/family education.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires an RN license, 2-5 years of experience, and certifications such as CNOR, Certified RN First Assist, or Certified First Assistant. A BSN degree is preferred. Knowledge of perioperative procedures, teamwork, patient safety, and research integration is essential.
Key Duties: Deliver intraoperative care, collaborate with surgical teams, evaluate patient progress, and participate in professional growth activities. Must have strong communication, clinical, and organizational skills.
The role offers benefits including medical coverage, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus. It is designed for professionals committed to perioperative nursing excellence and patient advocacy.