Registered Nurse First Assistant

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Call rotation participation

Job summary

Beloit Health System is looking for a Registered Nurse First Assistant for their Surgical Services Department. The position requires experience in both scrub and circulating roles, with an emphasis on aseptic technique and patient advocacy.

Benefits include a sign-on bonus, variable shifts, and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must have a valid Wisconsin RN license and significant perioperative experience. Join our dedicated team to provide exceptional surgical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school.
• Must hold active Wisconsin RN licensure.
• Three years of perioperative nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Perform RNFA interventions as directed by the surgeon.
• Provide exposure using instruments and suctioning techniques.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrument proficiency

Patient advocacy

Communication skills

Education

ADN, Diploma, BSN, or MSN

RNFA program completion

Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)

Job description

About the Position

Beloit Memorial Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse First Assistant for our Surgical Services Department.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: Yes
• Shift: 1st, Varied
• Schedule: 7a-5:30p, call is required
• Hours per week: 40 hours per week
• Benefits Status: Benefits Eligible
• Department: BMH Surgical Services

Responsibilities

• Apply the principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Use surgical instruments skillfully.
• Perform RNFA interventions as directed and supervised by the surgeon.
• Perform positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient.
• Handle tissues appropriately to reduce injury potential, sutures tissue and applies dressings to the wound under the surgeon's direction.
• Provide hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means as directed by the surgeon.
• Provide exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques.
• Comply with System and department procedures, competencies, rules, and directives.
• Establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with others.
• Act as a patient advocate, maintaining confidentiality and privacy of individuals and health information.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Responsible for meeting requirements of participating in the call rotation.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited NLS school of nursing ADN, Diploma, BSN (preferred) or MSN degree acceptable.
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program that meets the criteria set out in AORN Standards for the RN First Assistance Programs.
• Active Wisconsin RN licensure (if multistate, must apply for WI within 30 days of hire).
• Active or willing to obtain Illinois RN licensure, must apply within 30 days of hire.
• Three (3) years of perioperative nursing experience in both scrub and circulating roles.
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) is highly encouraged.
• Must be CPR certified within 3 months of hire.
• Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Adhere to all established hospital policies, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in educational programs and continually seek for personal development.
• reaching, and sitting at long intervals.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye/hand coordination
• Ability to see and hear at a sufficient level to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly and to interact positively with patients, peers, and the public.
• Ability to carry 15-30 pounds.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
• Physical effort includes walking, standing, stair climbing, bending and stooping, lifting.

Reporting Relationship

Department Clinical Manager, Department Director