RN First Assist

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This unit is comprised of 12 surgical suites and one procedure room. The unit’s primary specialties are General surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Plastics and Hand. The unit houses two DaVinci robots for our robotically trained teams in General surgery, Cardiothoracic, Urology, and GYN.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice executed within the context of the nursing process. Intra‑operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psycho‑motor, and affective) based on an extensive body of scientific knowledge, as specified in the Association of peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum for the RNFA.

• Associates in Nursing
• Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
• MI Registered Nurse (RN)
• Successful completion of a competency‑based orientation program
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days
• Nurse in OR (CNOR) – CCI or Nurse in OR (CNOR) – AORN within 1 year

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary

Location:

SITE – Lakeland Hospital St Joseph – 1234 Napier Ave – St Joseph

Department Name:
Surgical Services – St Joseph

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

Hours of Work: 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Days Worked:
Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency:
On‑call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.

We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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