Registered Nurse CVOR Operating Room First Assist

Methodist Healthcare San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Days Shift-Must be able to take call Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Methodist Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Registered Nurse CV Operating Room First Assistant to join our healthcare family. Methodist Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. At Methodist Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Registered Nurse CV Operating Room First Assistant opportunity. As a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) at Methodist Hospital, you would be responsible for the comprehensive nursing management and care during the perioperative phase. You will maintain a high level of communication, collaboration, and interaction with physicians and other health team members. As a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) you will perform interventions under the direction and supervision of the operating surgeon in accordance with the AORN and state scope of practice requirements consistent with the mission of the hospital. Our Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including: A comprehensive orientation process Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators Leadership development programs State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient care

Requirements

You must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing OR RNFAs practicing prior to January 1, 2020 are not required to have a baccalaureate degree: Professional Associate or Diploma Nursing Program required.
You must have successfully completed an RNFA program that meets AORN standards for RN first assistant education and is accepted by the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)
Experience you must have a minimum 2 years OR experience
You should possess your Registered Nurse License to practice as a professional RN in the state of Texas or an Active Multi-State RN Compact License. If you have a Compact License you will be required to obtain a Texas RN License within 90 days of hire.
You should have a current BLS Certification
You should have a current ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

You will function at the direction under the appropriate supervision of the attending surgeon.
You will practice with limitations of preparation, experience and within the scope allowed by the hospital.
You will assist with maintaining the patient's expected physiologic responses to surgery.
You will communicate and work collaboratively with all members of the perioperative team.
You will wear proper surgical attire, open sterile packs, instruments, and supplies for each procedure.
You will monitor sterile field during procedure and takes appropriate measures to insure integrity.
You will initiate corrective action for any break in technique

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.