Registered Nurse First Assist - Medical Center East OR Team

Organization MCE OR Team 1 Job Summary Assists the surgeon in the operative procedure. Initiates appropriate intra operative behaviors unique to first assisting. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Conducts pre‑operative assessment of patient needs, and family education. Maintains a sterile environment. Department Highlights Medical Center East OR (North Tower) are the 11 OR suites originally known as "MCE OR" before the South Tower ORs opened. We are located on the third floor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Our unit is fast‑paced, flexible, and team‑oriented with the focus on providing excellent surgical care for our patient population. MCE provides surgical care for a wide variety of patients, including sinus, otolaryngology (including cochlear implants, BAHA ear procedures, voice box regeneration and repairs, acoustic neuroma cases with neurosurgery), ophthalmology, airway/voice, sleep apnea, oral/maxillofacial, robotics, head and neck surgery including major complex flap cases for reconstruction due to cancer, reconstructive and cosmetic plastics, gender affirming, oncology, and podiatry. Our team also staffs bronchoscopy and pulmonary intervention procedures in the main OR area. Key Responsibilities Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse assistant role. Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period. Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis. Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient’s progress toward goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes. Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. Technical Capabilities Evidence‑Based Practice (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur. Shares knowledge with peers and other clinical team members independently. Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Care Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work. Collaborates with members of the health care team to identify desired outcomes and anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise. Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Operating Room Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering operating room care services without requiring support and instruction from others. Benefits Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and/or vision plan 403(b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short‑Long term disability Subsidized backup childcare And many more. Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program! Position Qualifications Certifications: LIC‑Registered Nurse - Licensure‑Others Relevant Work Experience Experience Level: 3 years Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program Equal Opportunity Employer Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.