Registered Nurse First Asst - Shawnee Mission

Our Promise to You Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Benefits and Perks Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One Student Loan Repayment Program Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019 Schedule Full Time Shift 36 hours a week Location AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204 The Community You’ll Be Caring For At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you’re more than just a number on a chart. You’re a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The Role You’ll Contribute The Registered Nurse First Assistant works under the direct supervision of the surgeon to facilitate the procedure and process of surgery. Surgical first assistants are expected to prepare and position the patient for surgery, assist in visualization of the operating field, provide hemostasis, harvest surgical grafts, perform closure of incisions, and apply various wound dressings in accordance with the surgeon’s preference. They are responsible for working collaboratively with the entire surgical team to monitor sterile integrity of the surgical field, ensure all surgical counts are correct and relay necessary information to other members of the team to ensure appropriate patient care is delivered. The Value You’ll Bring to the Team Assist his/her assigned surgeon in the surgical procedure. Know their scope of practice and follow it, along with any state/institutional laws or parameters at all times. Assist the operating room staff with positioning, prepping and draping of the surgical patient to the surgeon’s preference. Demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy as it relates to their assigned procedures and tasks. Demonstrate an understanding of the necessary instruments and supplies needed for the assigned surgical procedures. Qualifications Associate in Nursing Required RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Kansas Registered Required BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained through the American Heart Association Required First Assistant Certification or Certified Surgical Assistant Certification Required Kansas Registered Nurse License Associate's of Nursing (Required) Bachelor's of NursingAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) - RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) - EV Accredited Issuing Body Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA) - EV Accredited Issuing Body Registered Nurse (RN) - EV Accredited Issuing Body Pay Range $37.86 - $70.41 EEO Statement This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr AdventHealth