RN First Assistant

@ UF Health
UF Healthufhealth.com

RN First Assistant

St. Johns, FL
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

UF Health in Gainesville, FL offers an RN First Assistant role to deliver expert perioperative nursing, assist in surgeries, and support professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

  • Surgical assisting skills
  • Patient assessment experience
  • Infection control knowledge
  • Team collaboration skills

Qualifications

  • RN licensure
  • Perioperative nursing experience
  • Ability to mentor staff
  • Strong communication skills

Full job description

UF Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking an RN First Assistant to provide expert perioperative nursing care and surgical first-assist services. In collaboration with surgeons, you will assist with pre-, intra-, and post-operative care, including patient assessment, instrumentation, tissue handling, hemostasis, wound closure, and patient/family education. You will uphold safety and infection-control standards, participate in care planning, documentation, and quality improvement, and support our academic mission by mentoring staff and learners. UF Health offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with strong support for professional growth and evidence-based practice.
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