staff - Assistant Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist - $44-66 per hour

Company: Mary Washington Healthcare
Location: Stafford
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Mary Washington Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist Assistant for a nursing job in Stafford, Virginia.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: First Assist
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff
  Start the day excited to make a difference---end the day knowing you did. --Come join our team.Job Summary:The RN First Assistant (RNFA) functions as the surgical first assistant under the direction and supervision of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of surgery. The RNFA will also serve in the role of a Registered Nurse, according to the needs of the department. The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.$10,000 Sign On Bonus to external applicantsEssential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Assists with procedural set up and patient preparedness for specific procedures in positioning, prepping and draping.
  • Assists the surgeon in skin closure, subcutaneous closure and ties, facia closure and ties, closure and ties of peritoneum, tying deep vessels, incising tissue, and performs hemostatic techniques.
  • Establishes and maintains a safe peri-operative environment. Observes aseptic techniques in preparing for and assisting with procedures.
  • Participates in patient transport and room turnover as indicated by unit activity to facilitate utilization of services in a cost-effective manner.
  • Functions in the role of a Registered Nurse and circulates cases, as needed.
  • Serves as educator, mentor and resource to patients and colleagues.
  • Performs other duties assigned.Qualifications:
    • Graduation from a surgical first assistant program required.
    • Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
    • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification required.
    • AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
    • BSN is preferred; all Registered Nurses with an Associate's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain their BSN within five years of hire (Effective March 2014).
    • Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification preferred.As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.Mary Washington Healthcare Job ID #R-11932. Posted job title: RN First Med Surg Assistant - Operating Room, Full Time, DayAbout Mary Washington HealthcareJoin Mary Washington Healthcare, one of Virginia's fastest-growing healthcare systems and the region's premier healthcare provider. Our nursing jobs, allied health, and physician jobs--promote growth through career advancement and support in an environment designed for success.
      MWHC offers all the benefits of a big city healthcare system in the beautiful setting of the Virginia countryside, with easy access to Washington, DC and Richmond. Our regional medical system includes two state-of-the-art hospitals - Mary Washington Hospital, a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma Center and Stafford Hospital.--Our Centers of Excellence include Regional Cancer Center, Virginia Heart & Vascular Institute, Human Motion Institute, Women's Health Institute and The Neurosciences Center. Benefits
      • 403b retirement plan
      • Sick pay
      • Employee assistance programs
      • Holiday Pay
      • Pet insurance
      • Medical benefits
      • Dental benefits
      • Vision benefits
      • Life insurance
      • Discount program
      • Sign-On bonus

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