RN First Assistant - Perioperative - Hopewell - Full-time

Capital Health Screening Centre; Pennington (NJ); Sur place; USD 82 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Capital Health is seeking an experienced Operating Room First Assistant/ORN to join the perioperative team in New Jersey. You will collaborate with surgeons and the care team to deliver safe surgical care, advocate for patients, and provide perioperative education and health assessments.

The role requires an ADN (BSN preferred), completion of a First Assistant program with proctoring, and CNOR certification within six months.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Completion of First Assistant program and completion of 20 hours or 10 cases of proctoring by the sponsoring surgeon.
• Nationally certified operating room nurse through the AORN required and CNOR within six months of hire.
• Three years of operating room experience in both scrub and circulating roles.

Responsabilités

• Assists Physician by performing individualized surgical care management before, during and after surgery.
• Assists the surgeon with case, including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique.
• Maintains hemostasis and assists with tissue ligation and suturing as directed by the surgeon.
• Assists in closure of incisions and dressing applications.
• Ensures operating room etiquette and participates in plan of care.
• Complies with statutes and institutional policies and works as part of the operative team.
• Applies asepsis and infection control knowledge.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and assists in emergencies including resuscitation when needed.

Connaissances

Operating room experience

Nursing license

First Assistant training

CNOR certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Formation

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

First Assistant program

Description du poste

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

$59.44 - $79.24

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Works in collaboration with the surgeon and other health care team members in performing a safe surgical procedure to maximize patient outcomes. Delivers quality care to the patient during their perioperative experience. Functions in the role of patient advocate. Provides patient and family health education and health assessment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Associates degree or graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Completion of First Assistant program and completion of 20 hours or 10 cases of proctoring by the sponsoring surgeon. Nationally certified operating room nurse through the association of operating room nurses (AORN) required "and" must attain CNOR within six months of hire. Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience: Three years of operating room experience in both the scrub and circulating roles.

Other Credentials

AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider,Registered Nurse - NJ

CPR Requirements

• Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
• Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services
• Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED.

Abilities:Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists Physician by performing individualized surgical care management before, during and after surgery. Assists with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently, if so directed by the surgeon.
• Assists the surgeon with case, including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization and appropriate retraction instrument and/or technique, assists in maintaining hemostasis by direct pressure, use and application of appropriate surgical instrument for the task, placement of ties, placement of suture ligatures, application of chemical hemostatic agents, or other measure as directed by the surgeon. Uses electrocautery mono and bi-polar, clamp, ligate, and cut tissue per surgeon's directive.
• Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation. Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon.
• Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of him/her by the surgeon incident to the particular procedure.
• Practices correct operating room etiquette. Evaluates and implements the plan of care. Possesses thorough understanding of appropriate instruments pertinent to the surgical case.
• Complies with all relevant statutes, regulations and institutional policies pertaining to the role of the first assistant. Works effectively and in harmony as part of the operative team.
• Applies principles of asepsis and infection control knowledgeably and skillfully.
• Recognizes changes in the patient's condition. Recognizes potential emergency situations or surgical hazards and initiate preventative or corrective measures in a timely manner. Performs proficiently and calmly in all emergencies. Assists with resuscitation of patient during cardiac arrest or other life‑threatening events in the operating room.
• Responsible for case preparation to include schedule review, posting slip review to verify necessary equipment to be available and complete along with patient images and other necessary information.
• Working within scope of license, develops and implements nursing plan of care for patients. Communicates the plan of care to patients as prescri