RN - First Assistant

Ascension; Brookfield, Brookfield (IL, WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Surgical Assistant to provide direct support during surgical procedures at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. The role involves patient positioning, assisting with hemostasis, and ensuring safety and comfort throughout the surgical process. Candidates must hold a nursing diploma and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits including employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support certification within 6 months required.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month required.
• Registered Nurse credential from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Position patients for optimal exposure and comfort.
• Implement physicians' orders for operative site visualization.

Skills

Patient positioning

Surgical assistance

Hemostasis techniques

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Surgical Services
• Schedule: Full Time; Days; Night. Holiday, and Weekend On Call Rotation
• Hospital: Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
• Location: Brookfield, WI

What You Will Do

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 method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) preferred.
• 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 Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.

Education:

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

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.