RN First Assist – Ortho Specialists – Full-Time, Days

#REF! • Fort Worth, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Nurse First Assist Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Work location
800 West Randol Mill Road Arlington, TX 76012 and/or 1301 Pennsylvania Ave Fort Worth, TX 76104 Work hours
Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday (Start time is around 7am) Digestive Specialists Clinic Highlights :
Strong teamwork and collaboration Fast-paced Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team Will assist in Operating Room (working with joint replacement and Neurosurgeons)

Requirements

• High School Diploma (REQUIRED)
• Associate degree Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing (REQUIRED)
• Bachelor's Degree
• RN License and CRNFA Upon Hire (REQUIRED)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PREFERRED)
• Orthopedic Surgical Assisting experience (PREFERRED)

Responsibilities

• Plays a hands-on role in surgical procedures by controlling bleeding, suturing incisions and wounds and intervening if complications arise.
• Meets with patients and family members prior to the procedure to answer questions about the surgery, anesthesia and recovery including discharge instructions.
• Performs assessment of the patient’s physical condition to identify problems that would make surgery too risky to proceed.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs, including heart rate, respiration and pulse, alerting the physician if there are complications which need to be addressed.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition following the procedure to determine appropriate time for transport to the recovery room.
• Assists the physician with rounds for all inpatients, performing dressing changes and evaluation and removal of sutures and staples.
• Participates in special projects and/or performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees