Registered Nurse - First Assistant - Operating Room - 20 hours - Day Shift

Henry Ford Health; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in Novi, Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgery department. The role involves providing direct assistance to surgeons and positioning patients during surgical procedures to ensure comfort and safety. Candidates must possess a diploma from an accredited nursing program and be credentialed by the Michigan Board of Nursing. Preferred qualifications include experience in First Assist. This is a day shift position with call requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing required.
• Advanced Life Support certification required within 6 months.
• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Position patients to maximize comfort and safety.
• Implement orders for visualization of the operative site.
• Apply appropriate hemostasis techniques to achieve hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, wound dressings and drainage systems.

Skills

Assisting surgeons

Patient positioning

Hemostasis techniques

Wound dressing application

Operating Room procedures

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing program

Job description

General Summary

• Provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.
• Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Implement physicians' orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

Position Summary

• Henry Ford Providence Hospital – Novi
• Day Shift
• Call required

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital is a 277-bed facility offering advanced specialty care spanning cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, orthopedics, women’s services, and more, including treatment at its comprehensive stroke center and Level II trauma center.

The hospital provides leading-edge treatments and technologies to address the diverse healthcare needs of the local community.

Education / Experience Required

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing or required professional licensure at time of hire.

Certification / Licensure Required

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Accept American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. Accept American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. Accept American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate of an RN First Assist Program
• 1 year of First Assist experience

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Department: Surgery 001
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable