TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN First Assist for a travel nursing job in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Job Title: Registered Nurse - First Surgical Assistant
Beverly Ambulatory Surgery
Danvers, MA
Flu vaccine required for new staff starting 9/2(declinations not accepted).
Local candidates not accepted
Cannot have worked perm/travel/PRN for any Beth Israel facility within the past 6 months
Licensure, Certification, Registration:
Current MA RN license, BLS required, CNOR preferred , Successful completion of additional education preparation specific to the role of RNFA including a supervised clinical component
Experience:
At least two-three years of work as an operating room nurse required. Must have demonstrated clinical competency in the appropriate nursing practice as a RN Firsts Assistant. Evidence of this includes: effective communication, ability to problem solve, ability to get along well with others, strong knowledge base for specialty service, and strong passion for nursing practice and drive to delivering the highest quality patient care. Must demonstrate clinical competency in first assisting the surgeon (ie. hemostasis techniques, suturing, retracting etc.)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1.Administers nursing care within the scope of hospital policies and procedures, Massachusetts state regulations and standards of practice issued by the American Nurses Association.
2.Serves as role model practitioner in compliance with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, statutes and regulations as it relates to service specialty. (e.g., DPH, Joint Commission, Fire Code, AORN, OSHA, DEA, etc.)
3.Collaborates and works in a team setting and shares the hospital CREATE values
4.Consistently maintains a courteous, helpful, and professional manner with all interactions with all patients, their families and staff members.
5.Assists co-workers with tasks to help meet the needs of the Perioperative Services to ensure efficiency and patient flow.
6.Acts as an advocate for patients and their families. Delivers care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
7.Understands the legal implications of charting and documentation of patient care.
8.In emergency/crisis situations, demonstrates effective decision making and prioritizing patient needs to initiate appropriate responses.
9.Participates in the quality improvement/ quality assurance process at the unit level.
10.Checks the operative schedule in advance to preclude any conflicts of RNFA scheduling needs and communicates to Clinical Coordinator.
11.Uses surgical instruments safely and correctly.
12.Applies safe tissue handling, dissection, or cutting techniques based on assessment of tissue location, type, and patient's health status.
13.Considers anatomical and physiological implications when selecting, placing, and moving retractors to provide surgical site exposure to reduce injury.
14. Demonstrates proficiency in knot-tying techniques and chooses suture material and tech
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Talent Burst Job ID #25-38964. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - First Surgical Assistant
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.