Registered Nurse First Assistant, On Call, Tyson's MOB
Kaiser Permanente
McLean, VA
JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anatomy, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Hemostasis, Implants, Infection Control, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Nursing Credentials, On Call, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Care, Perioperative Nursing, Physiology, Registered Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
8 days ago
Description:
Job Summary:
To provide qualified surgical assistance when requested by the surgeon, in order to ensure optimal results for the patient. This position is adjunct to the basic functions of the OR Nurse.
Essential Responsibilities:
- See OR Nurse representative duties.
- RNs as first assistants in the OR will work interdependently with the surgeon, providing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
- The Registered Nurse First Assistant will at all times act under the direct supervision of the Surgeon performing only those functions specifically stated in a manner consistent with his/her education and experience.
- All assignments will be made by the ASC Supervisor or designee, with regard to optimum patient care.
- Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique pertaining to the procedure being.
- Skill and knowledge in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.
- Assists in positioning, propping and draping of the patient.
- Provides hemostasis by applying hemostatic clamps and/or clips, coagulates bleeding points and, ligates vessels.
- Provides exposure by suctioning sponging and retracting.
- Handles tissue, implants, etc., as directed by the surgeon during operative procedure.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years of perioperative nursing experience required.
Education
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
- Successful completion of an RN First Assistant Program to include a multi-specialty didactic component and seventy-five (75) hours clinical experience required.
License, Certification, Registration
- This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required at hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
- Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
- Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire
- Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
- Basic Life Support
- Nurse Operating Room Certificate
Additional Requirements:
- In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hears, speak, and see.
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
About the Company
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Kaiser Permanente
At Kaiser Permanente, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence. Driven by our mission to provide the highest quality preventive medicine, we are committed to eliminating health care disparities, and to making lives better through innovation, technology, and research.
Our desire to deliver the best possible care inspires us to promote wellness among our members, communities, and each other. It also fuels our belief that everyone — regardless of circumstance — deserves access to affordable care, which further drives our motivation to expand our reach.
Founded nearly 80 years ago, our unique business model sets us apart — positioning us to drive improvements across the industry and around the world.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1945
WEBSITE
http://www.kp.org/careers