Surgical First Assistant Nurse Jobs

The Surgical First Assistant Nurse assists surgeon during surgical procedures by positioning skin preparation, providing wound exposure, performing tissue dissection, suturing, and other surgical tasks. Provides direct patient care to surgical patients throughout the perioperative period. Being a Surgical First Assistant Nurse participates in discharge planning and counsels patients and caregivers on appropriate post-operative care. Administers medications and IV treatments as necessary. In addition, Surgical First Assistant Nurse requires graduation from an approved nursing program. Typically ... reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) and may also require Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification. Requires a state license to practice. Surgical First Assistant Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. More
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