Registered Nurse First Assist – Orthopedic Surgery

Role:

A Registered Nurse First Assist Senior provides direct patient care in the preoperative setting by functioning as the first assistant to the surgeon.

Responsibilities:

• Practices an expanded preoperative nursing role with the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment to assist surgeons through organized instruction and supervised practice.
• Interprets diagnostic studies, educates patients on health behaviors, and provides counseling to promote positive health outcomes.
• Assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and evaluates patient care activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing
• RN License in the state of employment or a compact license