Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist - $35-55 per hour
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: July 31, 2022
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
First Assist for a nursing job in Round Rock, Texas.Job Description
& Requirements
JOB SUMMARY
The First Assistant RN will function as the primary assistant to
the physician in the clinic, hospital or operating room, working
directly with the physician and patients to help deliver exemplary
medical care in both the clinical and hospital setting. This
position will assist the physician in all aspects of the medical
practice including preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative
treatment of the patient.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
Assists the physician with preoperative pain management, in
collaboration with other health care providers.
Performs preoperative evaluation and focused nursing assessments.
Writes preoperative orders according to protocols.
Communicates and collaborates with other health care providers
regarding the patient plan of care.
Serves as an intra-operative surgical first-assistant, while using
instruments and medical devices, providing exposure, handling and
cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, and suturing tissue (ACL
graft preparation, vein harvesting, etc.).
Performs postoperative patient management, in collaboration with
other health care providers, in the immediate postoperative period
and beyond. Participates in postoperative rounds. Writes
postoperative orders and operative notes according to established
protocols.
Assists with discharge planning and identifying appropriate
community resources as needed.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
At least two years of operating room experience required.
Must have good communication skills.
Must have excellent knowledge of operating room protocol.
Must be able to work effectively with all hospital departments.
Must have excellent knowledge of patient protocols within a clinic
setting.
Must be able to work well with all members of the office staff.
Must be able to assist the physician in all aspects of the practice
including assisting in surgery.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
Tuition Reimbursement
PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
--QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
MAJOR - Nursing
EXPERIENCE - 2 Years of Experience
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Registered Nurse (RN)
RN-First Assist (RNFA)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer.
Baylor Scott and White Job ID #1. Pay package is based on 12 hour
shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation). Posted job
title: First Assistant RN Labor and DeliveryAbout Baylor Scott &
White HealthBaylor Scott & White Health is the largest
not-for-profit health care system in the state of Texas.Benefits
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