Rn First Assist - Janesville, United States - SSM Health

SSM Health

Verified Company

Janesville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SSM St. Mary's Hospital in Janesville is looking for a passionate RN First Assist to join our surgical team in the Main OR

Location:
Main Operating Room at St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville

Pay:
Hourly (Shift differential and call pay eligible)

Schedule:

Full-Time: 36 hours/week (0.9 FTE)

Monday

Friday, Day Shift (7am3:30pm)
Oncall rotation: Every 3rd weeknight (apm7am) and every 3rd weekend (Friday 3pm to Monday 7am) with a 30 minute call response time

Our Culture
At SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people.

We are dedicated to providing our employees with the tools, recognition, opportunities, and collaborative partnership needed to thrive in a patient-centered health care environment.

SSM Health is committed to creating a partnership with employees because when our employees thrive, so does our healing mission.

We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.

Our Benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, SSM Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs:

Comprehensive suite of health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401k, HAS/FSA, and generous PTO
Daily Pay for qualifying positions
A culture that supports professional development including tuition reimbursement and discounts, participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program, professional development days, opportunities for career advancement and much more
Employee Relief Fund to help with life's unexpected financial emergencies
Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP, wellbeing checks with leaders, flexible work schedule where feasible, and online wellness opportunities. Select locations also offer free onsite fitness center access, meditation rooms, and serenity gardens
Established employee recognition program
Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program

Job Summary:

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

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Applies the existing body of evidencebased practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's agespecific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program

- _ Effective January 1, 2020, the education level for entry into an RNFA program and, subsequently, RNFA practice will be the baccalaureate degree. AORN recommends that RNs who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree be permitted to continue to practice as RNFAs_

EXPERIENCE

Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty
Or an APRN that has completed the RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 025 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 2550 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENS