Registered Nurse First Assist - Main OR NEW
External job listingat Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Assist the surgeon in operative procedures, provide technical first assistance, assess patient needs, educate families, and maintain a sterile environment.
Salary
Not provided
Location
Nashville, United States
Employment type
Full time
Workplace
Not provided
Registered Nurse First Assist - Main OR NEW
Nashville, United States
Job description
About the role
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assist for the Main OR. The role assists the surgeon during operative procedures and applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique. It includes pre-operative assessment of patient needs, family education, and maintaining a sterile environment.
Responsibilities
- Apply the nursing process in all facets of the nurse assistant role.
- Provide technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period.
- Analyze comprehensive information about the patient's care and management to determine a nursing diagnosis.
- Evaluate the patient's progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
- Employ strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
- Initiate appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assisting.
Requirements
Apply knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.
Key facts
- Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period.
- Conducts pre-operative assessment of patient needs and family education.
- Maintains a sterile environment.
Frequently asked questions
What does this role involve?
The role assists the surgeon during operative procedures and provides technical first assistance throughout the perioperative period.
What are the responsibilities?
Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, educating families, maintaining a sterile environment, and applying the nursing process.
What knowledge does the role apply?
The role applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures.