Grammar LLC·Watertown, New York
Support surgeons during operations by providing exposure of the operative site and controlling bleeding. Manage preoperative preparation and postoperative patient care, including wound care and documentation.
Our client is seeking a skilled Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant to support surgeons during operations and assist with preoperative and postoperative patient care. This role requires strong surgical knowledge, manual dexterity, and the ability to work well under pressure in a team environment.
● Review and prepare surgical plans and patient history preoperatively ● Prepare surgical field and assist in patient positioning and prepping ● Ensure availability and sterility of surgical instruments and supplies ● Assist in draping the surgical site ● Communicate surgical plan with RN and certified surgical tech ● Provide exposure of operative site using retractors and tools intraoperatively ● Control bleeding by clamping, ligating, or cauterizing blood vessels ● Handle tissues, cut sutures, and perform wound closure ● Suction, irrigate, or sponge operative site as needed ● Assist with robotic, laparoscopic, and minimally invasive procedures ● Monitor patient vital signs under surgeon or anesthesiologist direction ● Apply surgical dressings and assist patient transfer to recovery postoperatively ● Ensure all instruments and materials are accounted for ● Document operative procedures and observations accurately ● Participate in postoperative patient assessments and wound care.
Requires certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant with strong surgical knowledge and manual dexterity. Must be able to work under pressure and be available for on-call shifts including nights and weekends.
Market context
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