Surgery Partners, Inc
RN First Assist Per Diem
Surgery Partners, Inc, Walnut Creek, California, United States, 94598
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RN First Assist Per Diem
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Surgery Partners, Inc . Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, this position acts as first assistant in surgery for procedures where the RNFA is qualified and approved, in the immediate presence and direction of an approved supervising physician.
Skills and Abilities
Able to work independently and meet established deadlines
Able to make sound reasonable decisions
Highly organized
Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change, creativity and innovation
Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact
Excellent communication skills
Ability to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staff
Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during an operation, assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among other technical tasks.
Surgical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: positioning the patient for surgery and aiding with draping, clearing the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operating suction or irrigation equipment, selecting and passing instruments and supplies during an operation, stopping bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon, applying dressings to surgical wounds, counting sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operation, closing the incision at the end of the procedure.
Training, Education, and Experience
Completion of an approved RN First Assistant Training Program
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of California
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a perioperative nurse
ACLS certification from American Heart Association required
Professional malpractice insurance
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.
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RN First Assist Per Diem
role at
Surgery Partners, Inc . Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, this position acts as first assistant in surgery for procedures where the RNFA is qualified and approved, in the immediate presence and direction of an approved supervising physician.
Skills and Abilities
Able to work independently and meet established deadlines
Able to make sound reasonable decisions
Highly organized
Ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions
Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, receptiveness to change, creativity and innovation
Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact
Excellent communication skills
Ability to develop excellent working relationships with consumers and staff
Seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed
Ability to be flexible and take on new responsibilities
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during an operation, assists the surgeon with tasks such as selecting equipment, holding open incisions, stopping bleeding, closing the incision, among other technical tasks.
Surgical responsibilities include, but are not limited to: positioning the patient for surgery and aiding with draping, clearing the area where the surgeon will operate and holding open incisions by using tissue retractors, sponges, or operating suction or irrigation equipment, selecting and passing instruments and supplies during an operation, stopping bleeding by sponging, clamping, tying, or cauterizing vessels, or suturing tissue layers as directed by the surgeon, applying dressings to surgical wounds, counting sponges, needles, and other materials before and after the operation, closing the incision at the end of the procedure.
Training, Education, and Experience
Completion of an approved RN First Assistant Training Program
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of California
Minimum of 3 years of experience as a perioperative nurse
ACLS certification from American Heart Association required
Professional malpractice insurance
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with a company match
And more!
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Part-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industry Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Employment Opportunity & Workforce Diversity Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi‑cultural organization.
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