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Sanford Health · 2 months ago

RN Ambulatory, First Assist I - General Surgery - FT

Bemidji, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$35.68/hr - $51.18/hr

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. They are seeking an RN First Assist to assist operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures and provide individualized nursing care to patients. The role includes preparing surgical tools, administering preoperative medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance with applicable safety laws and regulations

Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis, exposure, closure, etc

May follow up and participate with rounding on patients with provider

Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members

Prepares surgical tools and equipment and takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are met

Under the direction of the attending provider, administers preoperative medications and reports patient's response to assigned surgeons and anesthesiologists

May assist with sterilizing and preparing required surgical instruments and equipment

Responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients

Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions

Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care

Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting

Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure

Qualification

RN licenseCertified Perioperative NurseBachelor’s Degree in nursingAccredited nursing programPatient assessmentPatient educationCollaboration with physicians

Required

Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA)

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state

Must be certified by the Certification by the Competency and Credentialing Institute Certification (CCI) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR). Maintaining certification is a requirement for employment

Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan

Work/life balance benefits

A generous time off package

Company

Sanford Health

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Sanford is a healthcare company providing research, education and clinical care.

Founded in 1894

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.sanfordhealth.org

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