RN-First Assist (H)

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description: pPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/pulliPositions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety./liliImplements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation./liliUtilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis./liliAssists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems./liliApplies 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./liliAs 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./liliWorks in a constant state of alertness and safe manner./liliPerforms other duties as assigned./li/ulp/ppEDUCATION/pulliGraduate of accredited school of nursing/li/ulp/ppEXPERIENCE/pulliTwo years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty/li/ulp/ppPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/pulliConstant use of speech to share information through oral communication./liliConstant standing and walking./liliFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs./liliFrequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry./liliFrequent 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./liliFrequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors./liliFrequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc./liliOccasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs./liliOccasional lifting/moving of patients./liliOccasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements./liliOccasional driving./liliRare crawling and running./li/ul

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