Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
PennState Health
Hershey, PA
3x10 hrs, Evenings, Flexible
$38-54/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x10 hrs
- ShiftEvenings, Flexible
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Qualifications
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Description
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
This job is responsible for providing direct patient care as part of a perioperative (operating room) team, assisting the operating surgeon by performing activities such as maintaining hemostasis, providing wound exposure, manipulating tissues with surgical instrumentation (e.g. suturing, wound closure) and other related tasks. An incumbent uses acquired and intuitive knowledge to anticipate, prevent and/or respond to circumstances that could compromise the patient's well-being; documents patient/family pre-operative care and teaching, operative roles following surgical procedure, post-operative care/assessment and discharge planning in accordance with established guidelines. Work is performed under the direction of an operating surgeon and within scope of practice.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
Successful completion of an accredited/approved postgraduate RN First Assistant education program (acceptable to the Association of Operating Room Nurses [AORN] and that meets the statues, regulations and organizational standards relevant to RNFA credentialing standards)
Four (4) year of diversified OR nursing work experience (e.g. scrub and/or circulator) in an acute care setting that would demonstrate attainment of the requisite job knowledge/skills.
Current licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing required.
Certification in operating room nursing (CNOR) required.
Current BLS Certification required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Certification as an RN-First Assistant (CRNFA) preferred.
If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report.
Recruiter: [email protected]SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Employer
PennState Health
About Hershey, PA
- The cost of living in Hershey, PA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may match up with the higher cost of living due to the presence of major companies and institutions in the area.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Hershey, PA, and can be found with relative ease due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Hershey, PA is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Hershey, PA has a diverse population with a mix of different age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of flowers and trees in the area.
- The city is also known for its large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the Penn State University College of Medicine.
- Hershey, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting the Hershey Story Museum, exploring the Hershey Gardens, enjoying Hersheypark with its rides and roller coasters, and attending events at Hersheypark Stadium.
- There are also golf courses, museums, and other recreational opportunities.