RN First Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Northampton, MA

3d•$42 - $73•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for assisting surgeon in lead role until the conclusion of the operative procedure. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required.
Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
Completion of an RN First Assisting course that conforms to the Core Curriculum set forth by AORN required.
Five (5) years diversified peri-operative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency required.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
ACLS and CNOR certifications required.