RN-First Assist (H)

MO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Regular

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

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 25-50 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 HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  
• And
  
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  
• And
  
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
  

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  
• And
  
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  
• Or
  
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
  
• And
  
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
  

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare 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 Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
  

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare 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 Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
  

Day Shift (United States of America)

Employee

4403000002 Surgery

40

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
  

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