Registered Nurse - First Assistant - Operating Room Day Shift

Position: Registered Nurse - First Assistant - Operating Room - 20 hours - Day Shift
GENERAL

SUMMARY:

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

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

* Implement physicians' orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.

* Utilize appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.

* Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

* Henry Ford Providence Hospital - Novi

* Day Shift

* Call required

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

* Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES

REQUIRED:

* Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

* One or more of the following required:

* Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

* BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

* Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.

* Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred.

* Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Graduate of an RN First Assist Program

* 1 year of First Assist experience

Additional Information

* Organization:
Henry Ford Providence Hospitals

* Department:
Surgery 001

* Shift: Day Job

* Union Code:
Not Applicable