RN First Assist - Broadway Operating Room

Good Samaritan Society; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health, the nation’s leading rural health system, seeks an RN First Assist to support surgeons in the operating room. You will help with intraoperative tasks, exposure, hemostasis, and closure, while coordinating preoperative plans with the surgical team and health professionals.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, a preferred Bachelor’s degree in nursing, and an unencumbered RN license in the practicing state. CNOR certification is required/maintained.

Qualifications

• Current unencumbered RN license in the state where practice occurs.
• CNOR certification required or maintained for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures and handling of tools.
• Preoperative planning in coordination with surgeons and health team.
• Performs duties under Nurse Practice Act and facility policies to ensure safety and optimal outcomes.

Skills

RN license

CNOR

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility: Sanford Broadway Med Ctr
Location: Fargo, ND
Address: 801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 36.00
Salary Range: $35.50 - $51.00

Department Details

Offers 13 state-of-the-art operating rooms. Surgery specialties at this location include: General Surgery, Bariatrics, Urology, Gynecology, Robotics, Kidney Transplants, Plastics, Ear-Nose-Throat, Oncology, Colorectal, Oral Surgery, & Pediatric Dentistry. The OR utilizes block scheduling for all specialties.

Staff Mix: RNs, Surgical Technicians, RN First Assist (RNFA), Unit Clerks, Nursing and Surgical Assistants

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist provides assistance to the operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance to applicable safety laws and regulations. Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis, exposure, closure, etc. Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members. Prepares surgical tools and equipment, administers intraoperative medications and takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are satisfied.

Performs responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act according to applicable state, institutional policies and procedures of facility, and the Association of Registered Nurses (AORN) Position Statement on RN First Assistants. Practices in collaboration with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Functions as an assistant in all surgical specialties at the direction of the attending surgeon. Does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.

Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.

Qualifications

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Bachelor’s degree is nursing is preferred.

Minimum of two years’ experience in the operating room preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Must be certified by the Competency and Credentialing Institute Certification (CCI) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR). Maintaining certification is a requirement for employment.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0272725
Job Function: Nursing
Featured: No