• See OR Nurse representative duties.


• RNs as first assistants in the OR will work interdependently with the surgeon, providing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.


• The Registered Nurse First Assistant will at all times act under the direct supervision of the Surgeon performing only those functions specifically stated in a manner consistent with his/her education and experience.


• All assignments will be made by the ASC Supervisor or designee, with regard to optimum patient care.


• Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique pertaining to the procedure being


• Skill and knowledge in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.


• Assists in positioning, propping and draping of the patient.


• Provides hemostasis by applying hemostatic clamps and/or clips, coagulates bleeding points and, ligates vessels.


• Provides exposure by suctioning sponging and retracting.


• Handles tissue, implants, etc., as directed by the surgeon during operative procedure.


• Performs other related duties as directed.

• Minimum two (2) years of perioperative nursing experience required.

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.


• Successful completion of an RN First Assistant Program to include a multi-specialty didactic component and seventy-five (75) hours clinical experience required.


• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

OR

• Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Basic Life Support

• Nurse Operating Room Certificate

• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hears, speak, and see.

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