RN First Assist Location:

Brooks Memorial Hospital Location of Job :

US:

NY:

Dunkirk Work Type :

Full-Time Shift 1 Job Description The registered nurse promotes and restores patient's health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patient, visitors, and families. Functions as the first assistant to the operating surgeon during the operative procedure and provides comprehensive nursing management of care during the perioperative phase. Education And Credentials Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program. Current CNOR, Successful completion of a RN First Assistant course and internship that meets AORN Standards for RN First Assistant Education Programs. RNFA program consists of a course and internship equivalent to a minimum of a 3 semester credit hour didactic component and a minimum of a 3 semester credit hour clinical component of formal, academic, post basic nursing study which incorporates all of the content in the current edition of the Core Curriculum for the RN First Assistant and college credit is awarded along with a degree or certificate. The RNFA program is associated with a nursing program that is approved/recognized/accredited by a state board of nursing, accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education, if eligible; in a university or college that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education. Current NY licensure as a Registered Nurse; BLS, CNOR, RNFA, ACLS and PALS within 6 months. Experience RNFA experience or RNFA clinical internship experience that is consistent with area(s) of need and is current within past three (3) years preferred. Three (3) years diversified perioperative nursing experience, both scrubbing and circulating required. Minimum of 1 year medical surgical nursing experience. Requires critical thinking skills, working collaboratively with a variety of licensed and non-licensed professionals internal and external to hospital operations, application of clinical knowledge and skills in performance of patient care in new and evolving situations, clear communication of educational materials and clinical procedures, clinical administration of a full patient assignment, decisive judgment often exerted in emergent situations, time management and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Job Details Department :

BTLC Operating Room Standard Hours Bi-Weekly :

75.00

Weekend/Holiday Requirement:

Yes On Call Required :

Yes With Rotation:

Yes Scheduled Work Hours:

7:00-5:00p with call

Work Arrangement :

Onsite Union Code :

U40 - Brooks NYSNA Requisition ID# : 23376

Recruiter :

Vanessa M.

Borowiak Grade :

N02

Pay Frequency :

Bi-Weekly Salary Range:

$51.46-59.69 Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Brooks-TLC Hospital System's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Brooks -TLC Hospital System envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Brooks-TLC Hospital System is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!