RNFA - Operating Room - Per Diem
Guthrie Health•Sayre, PA
53d•Onsite
About The Position
Position Summary: Provides direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a registered nurse By the Pennsylvania board of nursing required.
- Graduate of an accredited first assistant program required.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
- BLS Basic Life Support or EKG course
- CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse
- BSN Bachelor of Nursing
- One year of operating room experience required.
Responsibilities
- Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
- Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
- Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
- Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
- Performs all other duties and projects as assigned.
- Demonstrates awareness of need for selfâgrowth by assessing strengths and weaknesses, maintains respect and consideration for all patients as individuals. Represents the hospital in a professional courteous manner to patients, families and health care team while being sensitive to how others perceive both verbal and nonâverbal communications.
- It is understood that this description is not intended to be allâinclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
