Registered Nurse First Assist-Day Shift

Current SIH employees need to apply for positions through our internal job portal. Log in to Workday to apply through the Jobs Hub. Location : Carbondale, Illinois Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Full Time Facility/Clinic Name : Memorial Hospital Position Summary Responsible for assisting surgeons during intraoperative procedures.

Privileges under the direct supervision of the surgeon include the following: Principal Accountabilities

• Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Licenses and Certification
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
• Certification (CNOR) for Certified First Assist Experience and Skills
• Technical Experience: 2 years of OR experience Roles and Responsibilities o Assist surgeon with gowning, gloving, prepping and draping. o Facilitate safe positioning of patient according to the surgeon’s preference, patient’s anatomical and physiological limits, and surgical procedure to be performed. o Assist surgeon with passing instruments or suture and basic assisting. o Provides exposure, assists in achieving homeostasis with surgeon’s supervision. o Provides manipulation and dissection and / or removal of tissues, aids in implanting, securing, and/or removal of devises and drains. o Performs layered closure of surgical sites utilizing appropriate techniques according to individual surgeon preference. o Applies appropriate dressing material specific to procedure. o Applies splints or casts specific to procedure and/ or injury. o Assesses skin integrity and assists in transfer of patient post- operative. o Special Requests (based on training and experience) Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $40.35 To $63.55 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits