Operating Room - Cardiac - Registered Nurse First Assist; RNFA - Registered Nurse Inpatient

Job Location

220 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, NY, United States of America, 14620

Schedule Perdiem positions available, D/E, 8/10/12 hour shifts. Rotating evening call. No weekends or holidays.

• Accountable for provision of competent direct patient care based on established standards.
• Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level.
• Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services.
• Assumes an expanded role which may include charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities.
• Collaborates with the surgeon and assists the surgical team in performing cardiac operations with optimal patient outcomes.
• Performs OR staff RN duties when not assigned in RNFA role.
• Assumes the charge nurse role, actively participates in unit/service activities, supports co-workers, and assesses unit needs.

• Diploma, Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Active New York State RN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 6-12 months of RN experience.
• Required CNOR certification.
• Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant course.
• Proficient in perioperative nursing practice—preferred cardiac scrubbing and circulating experience.
• Vein harvesting experience required.
• NY State Registered Professional Nurse license is required.

$38.76 - $50.39

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