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    RN First Assistant - Nashville, United States - Ascension

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    Job Description

    Details
    • Sign-on bonus: $15,000.00
    • Department: Main Operating Room
    • Schedule: 4 x 10, Full Time Days
    • Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown
    • Location: Nashville, TN

    Here you will work as a focused service line team that emulates a specialty hospital experience resulting in increased physician and OR team satisfaction, improved clinical outcomes and a decrease in serious safety events.

    Benefits

    Paid time off (PTO)
    Various health insurance options & wellness plans
    Retirement benefits including employer match plans
    Long-term & short-term disability
    Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    Parental leave & adoption assistance
    Tuition reimbursement
    Ways to give back to your community

    *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

    Responsibilities

    Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures.

    • Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
    • Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
    • Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
    • Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
    • Assist in room clean up and the removal of the soiled case cart, supplies, and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of the surgical case.
    • Participate as a surgical team member in the preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.
    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • One or more of the following required:
      • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
      • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical
        Assisting (NBSTSA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

    Education:

    • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
      degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
    Additional Preferences

    No additional preferences.

    Why Join Our Team

    Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state. Offering rewarding careers across 12 hospital campuses and a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics, and rehabilitation facilities, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers, like you, to join us and influence care across our communities.

    Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

    Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

    For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

    As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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