RN First Assistant - Shawnee Mission

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 9100 W 74TH ST, SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansas 66204 Job Description Assures appropriate traffic control in the operating room. Initiates the incident reporting mechanisms when indicated. Other duties as assigned. Utilizes appropriate channels of communication when initiating change, reporting information or concerns. Promotes and contributes positively to intra and interdepartmental relations. Assists with the orientation of new employees and assumes unit responsibility when delegated by the nursing manager or director. Performs specialized nursing care in all phases of the peri-operative role. Assists with pre‑and postoperative assessment of the patient and updates preference cards as needed. Performs surgical counts per policy and prepares operating room setup. Recognizes abnormal diagnostic laboratory data, blood gas values, radiologic data, and knows the implied significance of each. Recognizes emergency situations and reacts efficiently and appropriately. Assures patients' right to privacy, safety, and confidentiality at all times. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Computer proficiency required Perioperative Nursing required Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills required At least two (2) years circulating and/or scrub experience required in a multi-specialty setting Previous experience and working knowledge of computerized documentation required Ability to stand for long periods of time required Ability to consistently demonstrate clear communication skills and strong anticipatory skills required Manual dexterity, lifting, pulling, pushing of equipment, heavy instrument sets, and patients required Basic RN Nursing skills required Circulating skills required Scrub skills required Fluent in English language, speaking, reading, writing required Ability to prepare surgical suites with appropriate instruments, resources, and supplies based on surgeon preference cards required Knowledge of instruments, supplies, and equipment utilized for surgical procedures required Understanding of the procedures being performed and ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon required Strong physician/surgeon relationship skills and team mentality required Up-to-date knowledge of applicable regulatory, compliance, and accreditation standards and requirements required Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with patients and their family, hospital staff, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals required Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office required Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements required Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors that demonstrate accountability and responsibility for identifying and meeting the needs of peri-operative patients required Education Associate's of Nursing [Required] Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study N/A Work Experience 1+ of general nursing experience in an acute care setting. [Preferred] 2+ of nursing experience in the required specialty [Preferred] Additional Information Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements. Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred] Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA) [Preferred] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $37.86 - $70.41 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr