RN First Assist - Call Only at Tower Health

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Assistance, Patient Positioning, Draping, Homeostasis, Tissue Handling, Instrument Usage, Suturing, Cleaning Surgical Area, Dressing Application, Foley Catheter Insertion, Postoperative Transport, Communication, Robotics, Vascular, Spine, Orthopedics

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary Work Schedule: ON CALL ONLY starting Friday at 3P-Monday at 7A. Candidate will be paid 40 hours regardless if they worked 40 hours or less. *Candidate Must live within 45 minutes of the hospital Assists surgeons working interdependently and under their direction. Functions include, but are not limited to preoperative skin preparation, positioning the patient, draping the patient, providing homeostasis, providing exposure, properly handling tissue, properly using instruments, suturing, cleaning surgical area and application of dressings, and other duties as requested by the surgeon that fall within the scope of licensure. Performs surgical preparatory procedures (i.e. - Foley catheter insertion). Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively and communicates information to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Comprehensive benefits: Shared Governance Earned Time Off Enhanced Tuition Assistance Retirement Savings with Employer Match Tower Tuition Discount Program - Up to 50% off for Eligible Employees AND Qualified Family Member who attend credit courses at Drexel University and so much more! #PHX Qualifications Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Experience Minimum 2-3 years of First Assist experience in multiple specialties, including robotics, vascular/endo-vascular, spine and orthopedics Required Certification and Licensure PA Registered Nurse License BLS Certification RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) or CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse) certification Located in Phoenixville, PA, and a member of Tower Health, Phoenixville Hospital is a 144-bed facility that provides comprehensive medical services through emergency room visits, inpatient admissions, outpatient procedures and community outreach programs. Phoenixville Hospital’s services include: an award-winning cardiovascular program a fully accredited cancer center NAPBC-accredited breast health center an acute inpatient rehabilitation center a large robotic surgery center Designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Top Performed in the Human Right Campaign Foundation's 2022 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI) Phoenixville Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and has been recognized for its quality outcomes and clinical expertise across services lines that include: Joint replacement surgery Advanced heart failure care Designated as a Primary Stroke Center Click here to see all the awards, accreditations and associations who endorse Phoenixville Hospital as a quality healthcare provider. We are proud to offer the level of service they represent. Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Phoenixville Hospital Tour Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, Tower Direct ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Responsibilities

The RN First Assist will assist surgeons in various surgical procedures, including preoperative preparations and postoperative patient transport. Responsibilities also include maintaining homeostasis, handling tissue, and communicating with the post-anesthesia care unit.