RN First Assistant

Overview

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for assisting surgeon in lead role until the conclusion of the operative procedure. This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

• Assist the surgeon in a lead role until the conclusion of the operative procedure, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room, and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• This position may offer the opportunity for on-the-job training.

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required. Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Completion of an RN First Assisting course that conforms to the Core Curriculum set forth by AORN required.
• Five (5) years diversified peri-operative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• ACLS and CNOR certifications required.

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.