RN-First Assistant, Cardiac Heart Center

Ascension; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to excellence in patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, assisting skilled surgeons in cardiac procedures. As part of a leading healthcare system, you will contribute to a team committed to making a positive impact in the community. With a focus on professional growth and development, you will have access to various benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to advance your career, this position is ideal for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits with Employer Match

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Community Service Opportunities

Qualifications

• CRNFA certification preferred.
• Experience in first assisting in cardiac surgery is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Position patients to optimize surgical exposure and ensure comfort.
• Assist with wound closure and application of dressings.

Skills

Cardiac Surgery Assistance

Vein Harvesting Skills

Patient Positioning

Hemostasis Techniques

Education

Diploma from accredited nursing school

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Cardiac Heart Center
• Schedule: Rotating 10-hour shifts 6:30AM-5PM, Monday - Friday. Includes daily, weekend, and holiday on-call shifts shared equally among team members.
• Hospital: Ascension Medical Group, Clinic
• Location: 10590 N. Meridian, Carmel, IN

CRNFA certification preferred. Experience in first assisting in cardiac surgery and vein (EVH) harvesting skills are strongly preferred. Radial (ERH) harvesting skills are also preferred.

What You Will Do

Provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.

• Position patients to optimize surgical exposure, using stabilizing equipment as needed, while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Implement physicians' orders to visualize the operative site, including tissue manipulation, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Use appropriate techniques to achieve hemostasis, both temporary and permanent.
• Assist with wound closure, application of dressings, and securing drainage systems.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• Registered Nurse credential from the Indiana Board of Nursing prior to hire or transfer.
• One or more of the following:
• Advanced Life Support (AHA or ARC) obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month of hire or transfer.

Preferred Credential(s):

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA or ARC).
• Certified Registered Nurse in Operating Room (CCI).
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (National Assistant at Surgery Certification).

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited nursing school or current professional licensure at the time of hire.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent has provided rewarding healthcare careers for over 148 years, with 24 hospitals in Indiana offering a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer, cardiovascular, emergency, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric, primary and urgent care, and women's health.

As a leading non-profit, faith-based health system, Ascension employs over 134,000 associates across more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states, committed to our Mission, Vision, and Values. We empower our associates to give back and volunteer, making a positive community impact. Our careers are opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, view the EEO "Know Your Rights" posters (English and Spanish). We support military families and encourage veterans and reservists to apply, recognizing the value of military experience in our workforce.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits with employer match, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and community service opportunities.

Benefit options and eligibility vary. Compensation depends on experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer.