RN First Assistant - Operating Room - Plainsboro, NJ

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

• Under the direction of the Supervisor Physician Assistant and OR Nurse Manager and in collaboration with the operating surgeon, the RNFA renders direct patient care in the perioperative setting. The RNFA practices an expanded role of perioperative nursing, and has acquired knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervision within the RNFA scope of practice as defined by this job description, the NJ Board of Medical Examiners, credentials as determined by the Credentials Committee, and within the limitations of preparation and experience.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare team members to develop, coordinate and implement a plan of care unique to individual patient needs. Communicates effectively with team members, physicians, nursing and ancillary staff. Performs as a first assistant to surgeons during operative procedures in the inpatient and outpatient care settings. Demonstrates intraoperative competency in the performance of operative and procedural skills. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to surgical procedure. Provides for appropriate positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient per physician protocol. Applies principles of asepsis and infection control. Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon. Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means as directed by the surgeon. Provides anatomical exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques as directed by the surgeon. Performs wound closure and applies surgical dressings, casts and immobilizing devices as directed by the surgeon. Assists with the transfer of the patient from the Operating Room. Develops and maintains specialty skill sets as required (i.e. Robotics). Participates in continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies. Maintains all certifications as required.
  
  

Credentials:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Registered Nurse - NJ (Required)
  
  

Education or Equivalent Experience:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Salary Range:

$43.59 - $69.47/Hourly

As part of their job offer, successful candidates are provided a specific rate, taking into consideration various factors including experience and education.

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