RN First Assistant

Home Base; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 59,760 - 103,237; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition programs

Mentorship

Job summary

Home Base is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to work at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA. In this role, you'll assist surgeons during operations and require extensive peri-operative experience. Candidates must have RN licensure in Massachusetts and completion of an RN First Assisting course.

The position offers a full-time schedule, competitive pay ranging from $43.38 to $74.94 hourly, and includes rotating on-call requirements. There are also comprehensive benefits and training opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required.
• Completion of an RN First Assisting course required.
• Five years diversified peri-operative nursing experience with scrubbing and circulating proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the lead role until the conclusion of the operative procedure.
• Adhere to established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in a reimbursable training program for RNFA certification.

Skills

Peri-operative nursing experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

CNOR certification

Education

Approved School of Nursing

RN First Assisting course

Job description

## RN First AssistantApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Northampton-MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: RQ4048508Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.**Job Summary**Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for assisting surgeon in lead role until the conclusion of the operative procedure. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. For RNs seeking to become RNFA trained and certified, a reimbursable training program is available. Full details of the training program and employment commitment will be provided.**Qualifications*** Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required. Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.* Completion of an RN First Assisting course that conforms to the Core Curriculum set forth by AORN required.* Five (5) years diversified peri-operative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency required.* Current American Heart Association BLS certification required* ACLS and CNOR certifications required.**Additional Job Details (if applicable)**With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.Schedule: Day shift, includes rotating on-call requirement.**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**30 Locust Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Day (United States of America)**Pay Range**$43.38 - $74.94/Hourly**Grade**RN4N36At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.