Job Summary
This position involves working closely with surgeons and other members of the healthcare team to ensure the best possible results for patients undergoing open-heart surgery. The role is specifically for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) who will provide support under the guidance of the surgeon without performing duties as a scrub person concurrently.
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon in open-heart procedures to enhance patient outcomes.
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to coordinate pre-operative and post-operative patient care.
- Adhere to established protocols and standards set by the AORN during surgical assistance.
Qualifications
- Valid unrestricted RN license in Alabama or a multistate compact license.
- CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification is mandatory.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
- Completion of an RNFA program accredited by the AORN.
- At least two years of experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) is required to qualify for the sign-on bonus.
- Experience in vein harvesting is essential.
Jackson Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
