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Jefferson

Surgical RNFA - Operating Room (FT - Day) - Abington-Jefferson

Jefferson, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States, 19001

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Parish Nurse

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Parish Nurse at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we're the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. And our work to improve lives is never done. Varying Shifts: Potential for Days/Evenings 8/10/12hrs RN First Assistants are responsible for: Provide patient care and support before and after the surgery. Prepares all surgical tools and supplies needed for procedures. Practice surgical procedures that include controlling bleeding, draping, etc. The RN First Assistant is a registered nurse who assists the surgeon by monitoring the patient during procedures and by providing nursing care during a specific time period. Qualifications for this position include: Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; BSN or completion of BSN or appropriate advanced degree within 3 years of hire strongly preferred. Graduate of a CAAHEP (ARC/STSA) accredited school of Surgical Assisting required. Experience:

One year of surgical assisting experience preferred. Other Requirements:

BLS and ACLS required based on organizational guidelines/polices. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice. CNOR required. Benefits include, but are not limited to: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc. Workday Day (United States of America) Regular Primary Location Address: 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.