Registered Nurse First Assist

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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's orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation. Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

Requirements

Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistantat Surgery Certification obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the National Assistantat Surgery Certification (NASC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American HeartAssociation or American Red Cross accepted.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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's orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.