Registered Nurse - First Assistant - Operating Room - 40 hours - Rotating Shift

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse - First Assistant to join their dynamic operating room team. This role involves providing direct assistance to surgeons, ensuring optimal patient positioning, and employing advanced techniques for hemostasis during surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a diploma from an accredited nursing school and be credentialed as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. Join a supportive environment where your skills can make a significant impact on patient care and surgical outcomes. If you are passionate about surgical nursing and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a diploma from an accredited nursing school or required licensure.
• Registered Nurse credential from Michigan Board of Nursing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Implement physician's orders for visualization and hemostasis.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Positioning

Hemostasis Techniques

Wound Dressing Application

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing school

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Stabilizing Equipment

Job description

Registered Nurse - First Assistant - Operating Room - 40 hours - Rotating Shift

POSITION 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES 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 required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• 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. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an RN First Assist Program