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Job 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
OR 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
Worksite address
mc lean, VA, 22102, US
Who can apply
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