RN First Assist Cardiothoracic Surgery

RN First Assist Cardiothoracic Surgery

Full-Time / 40 Hours / Days / Flex / On Call Requirement

Summa Health - Akron Campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary:

Provides preoperative assessment and support in collaboration with the health care team members. Serves as first assist to the surgeon during cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures under direct supervision of the attending surgeon. Works in collaboration with the surgeons and health care team members to facilitate optimal outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery. Promotes efficiency, continuity of care and postoperative support. Communicates with other team members to ensure critical information is relayed throughout the perioperative period.


Formal Education Required RNFA:
a. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
-Applicants with an Associate's degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment
b. Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
c. Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
d. Completion of an accredited course in RN First Assisting
e. CNOR certified, willing to pursue certification and maintains certification
f. CPR certified and maintains certification


Or

Formal Education Required Physician Assistant:
a. Completion of formal Physician Assistant training from an Accredited program with NCCPA certification.
b. Approved by Ohio State Medical Board of standard or supplemental physician assistant utilization plan and supervision agreement between supervising physician
and physician assistant.
c. Must be credentialed by Summa Health System.

Experience and Training Required:
-Three year's experience in cardiothoracic surgery and perioperative nursing


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$49.78/hr - $74.68/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay