CVOR RN First Assist, Northside Gwinnett

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR). The RNFA will assist the cardiovascular surgeon during operations and must possess a current RN license in Georgia, have experience in CVOR, and be a graduate of a recognized RNFA program. Responsibilities include applying technical skills while working interdependently with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers diverse work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CV surgeon with cardiovascular procedures.
• Function interdependently with the CV surgeon during operations.
• Apply judgment necessary to perform safe operations.

Skills

Recent CVOR Operating Room experience

Current BLS and ACLS certification

Graduate of a recognized RNFA Program

Certified in perioperative nursing preferred

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current State of Georgia Registered Nurse License

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state‑of‑the‑art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

RNFA CVOR: In addition to the RN position summary, the RNFA is a registered nurse withspecialized education. The development of specific technical skills enables the RNFA to assist theCV surgeon with cardiovascular procedures. Intraoperatively, the RNFA functionsinterdependently with the CV surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary toassist the CV surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current State of Georgia Registered Nurse License
• Recent CVOR Operating Room experience
• Graduate of a recognized RNFA Program required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

• Certified in perioperative nursing preferred

Work Hours:

Varies