Registered Nurse, Certified First Assistant OR

Cancer Treatment Centers of America; Zion (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment organization is seeking a Registered Nurse, Certified First Assistant OR. The successful candidate will assist in surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and effective care in a perioperative setting. Candidates should have prior surgical experience and relevant state licensure, with a Monday to Friday schedule and no on-call duties. This position offers an opportunity to work in a renowned facility dedicated to cancer care and research.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in surgery or completion of approved training course required.
• Must hold a current State Illinois Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates perioperative nursing care by assisting the surgeon.
• Monitors and controls the surgical environment.
• Assures optimum conditions by maintaining a sterile field.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Wound Exposure Techniques

Tissue Handling

Suturing Techniques

Postoperative Care

Education

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

Completion of Approved Training Course

Job description

Registered Nurse, Certified First Assistant OR

Registered Nurse, Certified First Assistant OR

About City of Hope ,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Facilitates the delivery of perioperative nursing care by assisting the surgeon in achieving desired surgical outcomes.

The successful candidate:

• Must be able to work Monday-Friday, 0645-1515. NO CALL.

• Facilitates the delivery of perioperative nursing care by assisting the surgeon in achieving desired surgical outcomes.

• Assists with procedures by functioning under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon.

• Assists with procedures by providing appropriate method of wound exposure.

• Assists with procedures by providing adequate hemotasis.

• Protects patient by demonstrating knowledge of safe tissue handling.

• Assists with procedures by demonstrating knowledge of suturing techniques.

• Assists with procedures by demonstrating knowledge of wound dressing and drains.

• Assists with procedures by demonstrating knowledge and skill in postoperative subcutaneous injections of local anesthesia as directed by the surgeon.

• Supports the department by providing direct patient care, evaluating outcomes and adjusting nursing care processes to adhere to legal, ethical, and clinical standards.

• Assures optimum conditions by monitoring and controlling the surgical environment.

• Protects patient by creating and maintaining a sterile field.

• Assists surgical team by providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs, maintaining working knowledge of equipment and checking function prior o use.

• Assists in procedures by performing sponge, needle and instrument counts per policy.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

• Two years’ experience in Surgery or completion of approved training course

• Current State Illinois Registered Nurse License

• BLS American Heart Association

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

About the company

Cancer Treatment Centers of America, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, is a national, for-profit network of five comprehensive cancer care and research centers and three out patient care centers that serves cancer patients throughout the United Sta...

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