Description: To provide qualified surgical assistance when requested by the surgeon, in order to ensure optimal results for the patient. This position is adjunct to the basic functions of the OR Nurse.

Essential Responsibilities:

• See OR Nurse representative duties.


• RNs as first assistants in the OR will work interdependently with the surgeon, providing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.


• The Registered Nurse First Assistant will at all times act under the direct supervision of the Surgeon performing only those functions specifically stated in a manner consistent with his/her education and experience.


• All assignments will be made by the ASC Supervisor or designee, with regard to optimum patient care.


• Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique pertaining to the procedure being


• Skill and knowledge in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.


• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• Minimum two (2) years of perioperative nursing experience required.
  

Education

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.


• Successful completion of an RN First Assistant Program to include a multi-specialty didactic component and seventy-five (75) hours clinical experience required.
  

License, Certification, Registration

• This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.

• Registered Nurse License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire AND Registered Nurse License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

OR

• Compact License: Registered Nurse within 6 months of hire

• Registered Nurse License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

• Basic Life Support

• Nurse Operating Room Certificate
  

Additional Requirements:

• In order to work effectively with patients, must have effective interpersonal and communication skills and be able to stand, walk, bend, lift at least 50 pounds, hears, speak, and see.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• N/A

Primary Location: Virginia,McLean,Tyson's Corner Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 03:30 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M38|UFCW|Local 400
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Tysons Corner Medical Center - Day Surgery - 1808
Pay Range: $66.41 - $72.72 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
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