Staff - assistant registered nurse (rn) - first assist
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: September 14, 2023
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Job Description:
Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
First Assist Assistant for a nursing job in Round Rock, Texas. Job
Description & Requirements Specialty: First Assist Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing 36 hours per week Shift: 12
hours Employment Type: Staff 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 partnership with other health care
providers. Performs preoperative evaluation and focused nursing
assessments. Writes preoperative orders according to protocols.
Communicates and partners 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
partnership 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 - MAJOR - Nursing -
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. Recruiter: Lindsay-Nicole Wiederhold Baylor
Scott and White Job ID #23007318. Posted job title: First Assistant
RN About Baylor Scott & White Health As the largest not-for-profit
health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes
the health and well-being of every individual, family and community
it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible,
convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network,
which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott &
White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance
and its leading digital health platform - MyBSWHealth. Through 51
hospitals and more than 1,100 access points, including flagship
academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the
system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to
award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of
healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves
more than three million Texans. Benefits Holiday Pay Continuing
Education 401k retirement plan Wellness and fitness programs
Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits
Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 Life insurance Discount
program
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