RN-First Assist (H
Company: Dean Health
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after
surgical procedures.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure,
using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing
patient comfort and safety.
* Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the
operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of
tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and
irrigation.
* Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent
hemostasis.
* Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings
and securing of drainage systems.
* Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and
scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring
that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific
needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of
Service.
* As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional
nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses
the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the
current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and
our patient populations.
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
* Graduate of accredited school of nursing
EXPERIENCE
* Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical
specialty
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Constant use of speech to share information through oral
communication.
* Constant standing and walking.
* Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
* Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
* Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and
distinguish colors.
* Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
* Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication,
distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
* Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
25-50 lbs.
* Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
* Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting,
gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
* Occasional driving.
* Rare crawling and running.
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