RN First Assistant

1103 Team Member Services; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off from Day One

Job summary

AdventHealth in Rome, GA is seeking an RN to join the perioperative team. You will provide specialized nursing care in all phases of the peri‑operative role, assist with PRE/POST assessments, and set up the operating room according to surgeon preferences.

The role requires current RN licensure, BLS/CPR, and strong communication in English. Eligible clinicians may access the Clinical Ladder Program offering salary increases based on experience and advancement.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing (RN) required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Active RN license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care in the operating room.
• Assist with pre- and postoperative assessment and prepare instruments.
• Maintain sterile fields and ensure patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team.
• Uphold patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Perioperative Nursing

Circulating skills

Scrub skills

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Associate's of Nursing

Bachelor's of Nursing

Job description

Our promise to you

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose‑minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits from Day One

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403‑B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well‑being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

501 REDMOND RD NW, City: ROME, State: Georgia, Postal Code: 30165

Job Description

Grow with us.

• Eligible clinicians have the opportunity to earn salary increases of up to 20%* through our Clinical Ladder Program based on experience, professional development, and achievement of advancement criteria.
• Clinical Ladder participation is voluntary.
• Salary adjustments are determined by program eligibility, advancement level, and organizational guidelines.
• Assures appropriate traffic control in the operating room.
• Initiates the incident reporting mechanisms when indicated.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Utilizes appropriate channels of communication when initiating change, reporting information or concerns.
• Promotes and contributes positively to intra and interdepartmental relations.
• Assists with the orientation of new employees and assumes unit responsibility when delegated by the nursing manager or director.
• Performs specialized nursing care in all phases of the peri‑operative role.
• Assists with pre‑and postoperative assessment of the patient and updates preference cards as needed.
• Performs surgical counts per policy and prepares operating room setup.
• Recognizes abnormal diagnostic laboratory data, blood gas values, radiologic data, and knows the implied significance of each.
• Recognizes emergency situations and reacts efficiently and appropriately.
• Assures patients' right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer proficiency [Required]
• Perioperative Nursing [Required]
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills [Required]
• Previous experience and working knowledge of computerized documentation [Required]
• Ability to stand for long periods of time [Required]
• Ability to consistently demonstrate clear communication skills and strong anticipatory skills [Required]
• Manual dexterity, lifting, pulling, pushing of equipment, heavy instrument sets, and patients [Required]
• Basic RN Nursing skills [Required]
• Circulating skills [Required]
• Scrub skills [Required]
• Fluent in English language, speaking, reading, writing [Required]
• Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards [Required]
• Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures [Required]
• Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon [Required]
• Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality [Required]
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements [Required]
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health‑care professionals [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements [Required]
• Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors that demonstrate accountability and responsibility for identifying and meeting the needs of peri‑operative patients [Required]

Education

• Associate's of Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience

• 1+ of general nursing experience in an acute care setting. [Preferred]
• 2+ of nursing experience in the required specialty [Preferred]
• 2+ years circulating and/or scrub experience required in a multi‑specialty setting. [Preferred]

Additional Information

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred]
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA) [Preferred]

Pay Range

$36.09 - $67.12

Equal opportunity and mission statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti‑discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith‑based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.