About Montrose Regional Health:\n\nAs the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.\n\n

About The Department:\n\nThe Surgical Services Department at Montrose Regional Health is committed to providing quality surgical services and improve the quality of life for our patients. We provide surgical services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.\n\n

About the Career:\n\nThe registered nurse first assist assists the surgeon during a surgical procedure carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation. The non-physician first assistant practices under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Must demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and other cognitive education with additional education in the use of surgical instruments on tissue versus the handling of instruments.\n\n

All About You:\n\nEducation: Graduation from an accredited nursing program with Colorado State Board of Nursing licensure as a Registered Nurse. Must have completed an approved surgical first assistant program for registered nurses.\nTraining & Experience: Experience is preferred. Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) is preferred. Active membership in professional perioperative nursing organization (AORN) recommended. BCLS certification required upon hire. ACLS recommended. Must have had experience in OB, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Dental, Urology, and general surgery cases.\nJob Knowledge: Knowledge of surgical instrumentation use, care, and cleaning. Ability to manage instruments in the variety of cases listed above.\n\n

What We Offer:\n\nMentoring\nContinuing Education\n401 K Retirement Plan with employer match\nMultiple health options to selection from\nAbility to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Clinical Ladder program\n\n

Our Brand:\n\nIntegrity & honesty in everything we do\nService with care and compassion\nExcellence\nLeadership with innovation & Creativity\nWe care for our team like family.\n\n

* This position is located in Montrose Colorado