Registered Nurse - First Assist Certified - PRN

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Summary:

Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.

• Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.

• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.

• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program or RNFA education equivalency for CRNFA

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

• Constant standing and walking.

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

• Occasional driving.

• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of

Work Location:

Illinois

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

• And

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

• Or

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)

State of

Work Location:

Missouri

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

• Or

• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

• And

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

• Or

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)

State of

Work Location:

Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

• Or

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

• And

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

• Or

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

• And

• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

• Or

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

• And

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

• Or

• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

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