Jackson Hospital·Montgomery, Alabama
The First Assistant plans and prepares for surgical cases, manages equipment, and provides direct preoperative and postoperative patient care. They function under physician supervision to anticipate patient and surgeon needs within their scope of practice.
The First Assistant functions under the supervision of a physician and performs delegated functions such as planning, preparing and setting up for cases, and managing supplies and equipment. The work that is performed is done under the established policies and procedures of the institution and according to the experience and scope of educational requirements of the individual and applicable legal guidelines. The First Assistant will be expected to anticipate the needs of the patient and physician and make decisions within the scope of their practice. The First Assistant responsibilities pertain to the clinical responsibilities required for direct preoperative and postoperative patient care.
Candidates must have an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing or completion of an Operating Room Technical program. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Alabama or equivalent technical certification is required.
Market context
Nursing roles in Alabama typically stay active across hospitals, clinics, and other care settings, especially when units need licensed RNs who can start quickly. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for current Alabama or multistate RN licensure, BLS, and education that meets the unit’s needs, with BSN or specialty certifications sometimes preferred. Review the unit-specific certification timeline and compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting to save research time before applying.
