Registered Nurse First Assistant

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse First Assistant for its Surgical Services Department. This role is for a perioperative Registered Nurse who functions in an expanded capacity, assisting the operating surgeon during procedures and providing comprehensive nursing management and care throughout the perioperative phase. The position requires experience in both scrub and circulating nurse roles, along with excellent patient care skills.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited NLS school of nursing ADN, Diploma, BSN (preferred) or MSN degree acceptable
Completion of an accredited RNFA program that meets the criteria set out in AORN Standards for the RN First Assistance Programs
Active Wisconsin RN licensure (if multistate, must apply for WI within 30 days of hire)
Active or willing to obtain Illinois RN licensure, must apply within 30 days of hire
Three (3) years of perioperative nursing experience in both scrub and circulating roles
Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire
Ability to see and hear at a sufficient level to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public
Ability to carry 15-30 pounds
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions

Nice To Haves

BSN or MSN degree
Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)

Responsibilities

Apply the principles of asepsis and infection control
Use surgical instruments skillfully
Perform RNFA interventions as directed and supervised by the surgeon
Perform positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient
Handle tissues appropriately to reduce injury potential, sutures tissue and applies dressings to the wound under the surgeon's direction
Provide hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means as directed by the surgeon
Provide exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques
Comply with System and department procedures, competencies, rules, and directives
Establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others
Act as a patient advocate, maintaining confidentiality and privacy of individuals and health information
Perform other job duties as assigned
Responsible for meeting requirements of participating in the call rotation
Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients
Adhere to all established hospital policies, rules, and regulations
Participate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development