RN First Assistant - OR - Full Time - Days

RN First Assistant - OR - Full Time - Days Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures. Responsibilities: Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment, when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Implement 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. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIRED:

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Current ACLS or obtain within six (6) months. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire. 1-2 years FA experience preferred. Organization: Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Department: HFRH Surgery Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliated Comprehensive Health Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System