Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Bay Park Hospital - Surgery

Promedica Bay Park Community Hospital; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ProMedica Bay Park Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to serve as the primary clinician with the surgical/medical plan. You will assess patients, anticipate changes, and participate actively in caring for patients in the operating room and perioperative setting.

The role requires successful completion of an RN first assistant course, current RN licensure, CPR certification, and CNOR certification.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a course preparing the RN as a first assistant in surgery.
• Current RN licensure in the state of hire.
• CPR certification required; CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary clinician with the surgical/medical plan.
• Assess a patient’s status to anticipate changes and respond to critical situations.
• Begin, implement, and evaluate a nursing plan of care for assigned patients.

Skills

Color differentiation

Computer data entry

Education

RN First Assistant course

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

Location:Bay Park HospitalDepartment:SurgeryWeekly Hours:40Status:Full timeShift:Days (United States of America)Job Summary:The Registered Nurse First Assistant is a clinician and a role model. You serve as the primary clinician with specific patients in combination with the surgical/medical plan. You are responsible for beginning, implementing, and evaluating a nursing plan of care.In this role, you will assess a patient’s status to anticipate and respond to clinical changes as well as recognize and take appropriate action in critical situations.The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions. It should not be considered exhaustive.RequirementsEducation: Successfully completed a course in preparing the registered nurse as a first assistant in surgery.Skills: Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to input and retrieve information from computer.Years of Experience: 2 years of intraoperative clinical experience.License: Current RN licensure in the state in which you are hired.Certification: CPR certified. Current specialty certification required (CNOR) issued by the Certification Board Perioperative Nursing (CBPN).Preferred RequirementsEducation: bachelors degree in nursingProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.Benefits:We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [e-mail] Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace