Hiring Now! RN First Asstant
Company: MEDSTAR HEALTH
Location: Leonardtown
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
- Job Summary
- The Registered Nurse First Assistant may act as an Assistant to
the surgeon on all surgical operations with the exception of
craniotomies, open heart surgery, epicardial pacemakers,
neurosurgery laminectomies/diskectomies, carpal tunnel, and
sympathectomies. The Registered Nurse First Assistant will act
under the direct supervision of the surgeon at all times.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must possess and
maintain current Maryland license as a Registered Nurse. Completion
of an approved Surgical Assistant program of instruction Maintain
current certification as required by the Surgical Assistant Program
attended (i.e. CNOR, SA-C, CSFA). Must possess and maintain CPR and
ACLS certifications. Minimum of two (2) years operating room
experience. Must be able to respond to hospital within 30 minutes
when serving on-call time
- Preferred Qualifications
- Department Specific Qualifications
- Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals
and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures,
quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental
and accreditation regulations.
- Demonstrates integrity in technical and aseptic practice with
knowledge of the principles and consistently adapts them in an
appropriate manner according to the situation, to include close
observation of the operative field at all times.
- Reviews EMR preoperatively and communicates pertinent
information to the OR team
- Assists surgeon with safe positioning and draping of the
patient, evaluates skin integrity post operatively and reports any
abnormalities to the surgeon and circulating RN for proper
documentation.
- Assists in providing the best possible exposure of the anatomy
incident to the operative procedure, maintaining controlled
retraction with hand held retractors with regard to surrounding
tissue, anticipating the needs and moves of the surgeon, and
managing instruments in the operative field to prevent obstruction
of the operative site.
- Performs homeostasis by placing and removing clamps on vessels,
applying electrocautery tip to clamp vessels, tying clamped
vessels, placing suture ligatures in the tissue, and placing
hemoclips on vessels, as directed by the surgeon.
- Closes fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin by correctly
approximating layers of tissue, utilizing both interrupted and
continuous suturing techniques and correct knot tying techniques,
and correctly approximating the skin edges, utilizing either suture
material or skin stapling devices.
- Assists at the completion of the surgical procedure by suturing
drains in place, cleaning surrounding areas and wound, applying the
dressings, and assisting with cast or splint application.
- Performs duties of RN-OR as needed, assists other personnel
with room turn-over, handles specimens according to established
procedures, and assists with transporting patients to and from the
operating room.
- Performs other duties as assigned and maintains requirements of
clinical ladder as applicable. About MedStar Health MedStar Health
is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in
Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the
practice of medicine through education, innovation and research.
Our 30,000 associates and 5,400 affiliated physicians work in a
variety of settings across our health system, including 10
hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest
visiting nurse association in the region, and highly respected
institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical
education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more
than 20 years, MedStar is dedicated not only to teaching the next
generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education and
professional development of our whole team. MedStar Health offers
diverse opportunities for career advancement and personal
fulfillment.
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