RNFA

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading‑edge, patient care is world‑class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. Mercy Hospital offers a wide range of surgical services. Whether patients require minimally invasive procedures or major surgeries, this surgical team provides excellent care in a safe, family‑friendly environment. By joining the General Surgery Team as an RN First Assistant, you assist in the provision of surgical nursing care and treatment to patients undergoing procedures. You will communicate with surgeons, other nurses and caregivers in the Operating Room on patient status and next steps in the procedure. You will also assist with closing wounds, placing catheters, surgical prep and scrubbing in. By taking on this opportunity, you will gain plenty of hands‑on experience while working at one of the best places to receive healthcare. A caregiver in this position works rotating days/evenings from 7:00AM – 5:30PM or 1:00PM – 11:30PM, with on‑call requirements. Assist in the provision of surgical nursing care and treatment of patients. Assess pre‑operatively and post‑operatively from phase II anesthesia recovery through discharge. Handle tissue, provide exposure, use instruments, suture, provide hemostasis, and close tissue and skin in an operative setting. Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments. Administer medications and treatments. Establish coordinated plans of care. Monitor the progress of hospitalized patients and assist in discharge planning. Initiate CPR and other emergency measures. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Completion of a Registered Nurse First Assist course Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) Two years of current clinical experience in an operating room or perioperative area Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Trauma center experience Physical Requirements: Requires full range of motion; manual and finger dexterity and eye‑hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids. Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Pay Range Minimum hourly: $36.80 Maximum hourly: $56.13 The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.). #J-18808-Ljbffr