Rn First Assist
Mount Vernon, IL, United States
Job Description
It\'s more than a career, it\'s a calling IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Looking for a RN opportunity where patients come first, and you are valued as a team member? At SSM Health, we know the healing power of presence begins with compassionate people like you. As a RN, you will be a vital member of the care team for our patients.
SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois is looking to add a RNFA or CSTFA to our Surgery Department!
This position is a full-time, days position - core hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm. Hours will fluctuate depending on surgeries (i.e. sometimes shift start at 6:15am & sometimes working late). Additionally, this role can anticipate some on-call shifts (including weekends & holidays).
Job Summary: Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
- Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
- Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
- Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
- Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient\xe2\x80\x99s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department\'s Scope of Service.
- As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Effective January 1, 2020, the education level for entry into an RNFA program and, subsequently, RNFA practice will be the baccalaureate degree. AORN recommends that RNs who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree be permitted to continue to practice as RNFAs
- Two years\' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty
- Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
- Constant standing and walking.
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
- Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Occasional driving.
- Rare crawling and running.
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type: Employee
Department: 4403000046 Surgery
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD4285284
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationMount Vernon, IL, United States
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EducationNot mentioned