Registered Nurse First Assistant Certified

Position Summary:

Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital. Provides technical first assist to the primary surgeon. Facilitates the application of the nursing process. Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment. Maintains a commitment to professional growth and development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon throughout the perioperative period.
• Facilitates the application of the nursing process in all facets of the RN First Assistant Role.
• Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
• Participates in a minimum of fifty (50%) of monthly departmental meetings.
• Contributes to the effective communication and efficient operation needs of unit.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.
  
  

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Two (2) years of perioperative nursing
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• CNOR
• Open Heart experience with Vein harvesting
• Completion of an RNFA course
• BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent
  
  

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
• CRNFA
• ACLS is preferred
  
  

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 25004779
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes