RN-First Assist (H)
SSM Health · St. Louis, Missouri, US
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: RN – First Assist (H) St.
Job description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: RN – First Assist (H) St. Mary’s Hospital – St. Louis - Schedule: Full-time, day shift - Role: Provide RN First Assist support for surgical procedures Education: - Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards or RNFA education equivalency for CRNFA Experience: - Two years of registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty 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...