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Jackson Hospital · 2 weeks ago

Clinical Practice Assistant – General Surgery Clinic – FT

Montgomery, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jackson Hospital is seeking a Clinical Practice Assistant for their General Surgery Clinic. The First Assistant will work under the supervision of a physician, performing delegated functions related to preoperative and postoperative patient care, while managing supplies and equipment.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Registered Nurse licensureOperating Room Technical programSurgery equipment proficiencyClinical nursing tasksSterile techniqueManual dexterityCommunication skillsTime management skills

Required

Associates or bachelor's degree in nursing or completion of an Operating Room Technical program in a technical or junior college or completion of an acceptable hospital program unless trained through previous experience

Current licensure in State of Alabama as a Registered Nurse or completion of an Operating Room Technical program in a technical or junior college or completion of an acceptable hospital program unless trained through previous experience

Surgery equipment/instrumentation, other medical equipment used in patient care

Telephone, fax, copier, personal computer and related software

Good verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills, and time management skills

Knows sterile technique

Ability to form effective working relationships with hospital staff, physicians and patients

Proficiency with clinical nursing tasks

Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions

Visual and hearing acuity

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to assist in lifting, pushing and pulling patients/equipment involving a minimum of 50 pounds

Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate small sutures/instruments and to manipulate patient care equipment

Ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods