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Registered Nurse - First Assistant - Operating Room Day Shift
Job in
Novi, Oakland County, Michigan, 48377, USA
Listed on 2026-01-20
Listing for:
Henry Ford Hospital
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-20
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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