RN Surgical First Assistant - Operating Room
Company: UCHealth
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: May 25, 2023
Job Description:
Description
Summary :
Provides direct assistance to surgeon(s) during surgical
procedures. Work Schedule : PRN Days Responsibilities :
Positions patient using stabilizing equipment to give best exposure
for surgical procedure while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
Provides 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. Within scope of job, requires
critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to
work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced
environment and take appropriate action. Requirements :
- Credentials:
- Basic Life Support
- Registered Nurse
- Minimum Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited or state board of nursing approved
Registered/Professional Nursing program.
- Completion of a nationally recognized RNFA (Registered Nurse
First Assistant) program, including NIFA.
- Minimum Experience:
- 2 years of perioperative nursing experience.
- Required Licensure/Certification:
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- BLS required.
- BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red
Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before
start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of
hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either
the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for
the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional
Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be
through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.) The pay
range for this position is: $42.21 - $65.43 / hour. Pay is
dependent on applicant's relevant experience. UCHealth offers a
Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to
our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth,
financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates
annually each October and is paid out in October following
completion of five years' employment. UCHealth offers their
employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b)
matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in
your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional
buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- 5 year incentive bonus
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft
protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to
be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by
UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also
qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of
tuition reimbursement each calendar year Loan Repayment: UCHealth
is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan
Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free
assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal
student loans for forgiveness through Savi. At UCHealth, we do
things differently We believe in something different: a focus on
the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist
to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As
Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a
team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible
experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true
human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary
lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent,
integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for
individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is
ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is
easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can
find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth,
we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a
meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here. Be
Extraordinary. Join Us Today! UCHealth recognizes and appreciates
the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment
and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative
action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making
all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant
shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or
privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against
because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic
information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate
against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined
under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the
organization. AF123
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