RN First Assist, Surgery​/Operating Room, shifts and on-call

Responsibilities

The RN First Assist is a specially trained individual who, under the supervision/delegation of a surgeon, may perform tasks to include but not limited to the following: using instruments and medical devices, providing surgical site exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, suturing, and wound management.

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.

You may be eligible for some of our programs:

• Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
• Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
• Commuter Program for those who don’t need or want to move to start a great career.
• Encompass Program: Supports new graduate nurses during transition from the role of student to practicing nurse, helping them gain confidence and develop professional relationships in the process.
• Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.
• Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced nurses competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization.

Required:

• One year RN experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• RNAS-C (Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery–Certified) & CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assist) OR Hold and maintain a certification by one (1) of the following:
  The National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) AND Demonstrate State Certification as Applicable (Required in KY, not IN)
• Must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role

Desired:

• Three years of RN experience in surgical services