Earnbetter

Job Search Assistant

RN, First Assistant - First Assist

Main Line Health, Inc • media, PA 19065 • Posted 4 days ago

Boost your interview chances in seconds

Tailored resume, cover letter, and cheat sheet

In-person • Full-time • $51.56-$80.44/hr • Mid Level

Job Highlights

Using AI ⚡ to summarize the original job post

As a Registered Nurse, First Assistant at Riddle Hospital, you will play a crucial role as the Surgical First Assistant, directly assisting the surgeon during operations. This includes patient positioning, preparation, draping, bleeding control, wound exposure, suturing, and mobilizing tissue. You will work in various specialties such as General, Urology, Orthopedics, Neuro, Plastics, Vascular, and Robotics. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, comprehensive healthcare coverage, pension plan, 403b matching, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Directly assist the surgeon during operations
  • Serve as the Surgical First Assistant
  • Perform patient positioning, preparation, and draping
  • Control bleeding and provide wound exposure
  • Suture and mobilize tissue
  • Direct other surgical staff

Qualifications

Required

  • At least three (3) years of experience in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulator
  • RN Diploma, ASN required; BSN preferred
  • Completion of a recognized RNFA Program (proof of verification required)
  • PA RN license
  • Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required
  • ACLS required
  • CNOR Certification

Full Job Description

RN, First Assistant

Could you be our next RNFA - Registered Nurse, First Assist at Riddle Hospital? $10,000 Sign On Bonus Currently being offered for this position! Why work as an RNFA: * Make an Impact! Our RNFA's are highly respected for their role in the Operating Room! As an RNFA, you would serve as the Surgical First Assistant by directly assisting the surgeon with positioning, prepping and draping the patient, controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing, mobilizing tissue, and directing other surgical staff. Specialties include but are not limited to: General, Urology, Orthopedics, Neuro, Plastics, Vascular, Robotics, etc. * Riddle Operating Room Highlights include: * Riddle is recognized in the following Common Adult Procedures and Conditions of care: Colon Cancer surgery and Hip & Knee Replacement. Our new Patient Pavilion, slated for completion in 2024, will include a new 12-bed Operating Room Suite. * Our Operating Room features the latest da Vinci Surgical System's robotic technology. * Accreditations include: Blue Distinction Center for spine surgery * We performed 6,675 total surgeries in FY21 * Benefits Highlights include: * Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage * Accrue up to 5 weeks of Earned Leave * Employer funded pension plan, vested after 5 years * Matching 403b Retirement Savings Plan * Up to $6,000 Tuition Reimbursement annually * Paid Parental Leave * Pet Insurance and Discounts * Community Service Paid Time Off * Free Parking Schedule: Will consider Full or Part-time candidates for 8's or 10's. On-Call rotation required $10,000 Sign On Bonus Currently being offered for this position! Experience: At least three (3) years of experience in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulator. Education: 1. RN Diploma, ASN required; BSN preferred. 2. Completion of a recognized RNFA Program (proof of verification required). We will consider new-to-practice RNFA's! Licensures/Certifications: 1. PA RN license. 2. Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required. 3. ACLS required. 4. CNOR Certification. Additional Information * Requisition ID: 69575 * Employee Status: Regular * Schedule: Full-time * Shift: Day Job * Pay Range: $51.56 - $80.44 * Job Grade: 314