RN First Assist - CVOR, Weekend Option

Piedmont Healthcare; Mableton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital seeks an experienced RN First Assistant to deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care across the OR and related areas. The role includes acting as an RN First Assistant during operative/procedural cases and performing circulator duties as needed.

Requirements include CNOR and BLS certifications, a minimum of 2 years perioperative RN/RNFA experience (3 years in CVOR if applicable), and completion of an AORN-RN First Assistant program. Georgia RN licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing with an active RN license.
• Completion of an AORN-RN First Assistant program (didactic and clinical).
• Minimum 2 years perioperative RN/RNFA experience; 3 years in CVOR preferred.
• CNOR and BLS certifications required.
• Georgia state licensure (NLC/eNLC multistate allowed).

Responsibilities

• Function as RN First Assistant during operative and invasive procedures.
• Provide perioperative patient-family centered care and act as RN circulator as needed.

Skills

RN First Assistant

Perioperative experience

Circulator duties

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

AORN-RN First Assistant program

Job description

Overview

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JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. At times is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR in the role of an RN circulator.

Responsibilities

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

JOB PURPOSE: Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. At times is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR in the role of an RN circulator.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate from a school of nursing. Completion of an AORN-RN First Assistant program, which includes didactic and clinical components.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Two years perioperative RN or RNFA experience. If working in the CVOR, minimum experience of three years as an RN or Surgical Tech in the CVOR.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN First Assistant certification (CRNFA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, depending on patient population

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital