Pediatric Cardiac RN First Assistant — OR Specialist

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental and vision plan

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support the Pediatric Heart Institute in providing world-class cardiac care. The role assists the surgeon in operative procedures, supports intraoperative activities, and conducts pre-operative patient and family education while maintaining a sterile environment.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process to patient care, contributing to perioperative planning, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the perioperative period in a

Qualifications

• RN FA experience preferred in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the surgeon in the operative procedure.
• Initiates appropriate intra operative behaviors unique to first assisting.
• Pre-operative assessment of patient needs and family education.
• Maintains a sterile environment.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and perioperative period.

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support the Pediatric Heart Institute in providing world-class cardiac care. The role assists the surgeon in operative procedures, supports intraoperative activities, and conducts pre-operative patient and family education while maintaining a sterile environment.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process to patient care, contributing to perioperative planning, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the perioperative period in a