RNFA Registered Nurse First Assistant - OR Operating Room - 24 Hours Weekly - Rotating Shift

Henry Ford Health System; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support surgical teams at St John Hospital in Detroit. The role involves direct assistance to surgeons and requires specific nursing qualifications and certifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in surgical settings and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing required.
• Advanced Life Support and BLS certifications required within specified timeframes.
• Preferred: Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Implement physicians' orders to provide visualization of the operative site.
• Assist with body plane closure and application of wound dressings.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Hemostasis Techniques

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• 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 methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.


• Utilize appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.


• Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Henry Ford St John Hospital - Detroit


• Rotating Shift

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.


• One or more of the following required:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• 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 National Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred.


• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an RN First Assist Program

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital


• Department: Surgery 001


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable