RN First Assistant-Per Diem-Ortho experience required

NueHealth • Middletown Township, PA

6d

About The Position

The RN First Assistant demonstrates knowledge of strict aseptic technique to provide the safest, most optimum care to each patient and assure quality care in the Operating Room. The role assists the Surgeon with instrumentation and anticipates the Surgeon’s needs. Care is provided according to the needs of individual patients, including adults, pediatric patients, and adolescents. This is a per-diem position requiring orthopedic experience. The position reports to the Supervising Physician.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Documentation of completion of an RNFA education program.
• Three years of current RNFA operating room experience, including orthopedic experience.
• Demonstrated competence as a scrub and circulating nurse.
• Certification in Operating Room Nursing (CNOR).

Responsibilities

• Apply strict aseptic technique to provide safe, optimum patient care.
• Assure quality care of patients in the Operating Room.
• Assist the Surgeon with instrumentation and anticipate the Surgeon’s needs.
• Provide care based on individual patient needs, including those of adults, pediatric patients, and adolescents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed