**Schedule**

Monday - Friday day shift hour

8 hours between 7am - 5pm

**General Summary**

Performs a variety of duties in the operative treatment of surgical patients. Intraoperatively, practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops a nursing care plan based on assessment. Assists in positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient. Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. Evaluates the patient postoperatively and participates in discharge planning. Performs other medical services as required.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

**Essential Functions:**

+ Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
+ Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops and communicates a patient plan of care based on assessment.
+ Assists in positioning, ...