What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN First Assist position at Corewell Health?
About the Unit
This unit is comprised of 12 surgical suites and one procedure room. The unit’s primary specialties are General surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Plastics and Hand. The unit houses two DaVinci robots for our robotically trained teams in General surgery, Cardiothoracic, Urology, and GYN.
About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals
The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.
Scope of Work
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice executed within the context of the nursing process. Intra-operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psycho motor, and affective) based on an extensive body of scientific knowledge, as specified in the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum for the RNFA.
Qualifications
Required
- Associates in Nursing
- Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
- MI Registered Nurse (RN)
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
- First Assist Certification upon hire
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days
- Nurse in OR (CNOR) - CCI or Nurse in OR (CNOR) - AORN within 1 year
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How Corewell Health cares for you
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St JosephDepartment Name
Operating Room St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph HospEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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