RN First Assistant
@ UF HealthUF 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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