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RN First Assistant (FA) - OR - Full Time - Days
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Henry Ford Health is a comprehensive healthcare organization based in Detroit, Michigan, recognized as one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers. With a strong commitment to leading the future of health, Henry Ford Health offers a full continuum of services encompassing primary and preventative care, complex and specialty care, health insurance, home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care, and other healthcare retail services. Their extensive network includes 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations primarily serving Michigan and surrounding regions. The organization recently expanded by incorporating former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations, further strengthening... Show More
Job Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing
- Registered nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date
- BLS provider obtained within 1 month of hire date or job transfer date accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Current ACLS or obtain within six months
- 1 to 2 years first assistant experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing
- Registered nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Current BLS provider certification or obtained within 30 days of hire
- Current ACLS certification or obtained within six months
- 1 to 2 years first assistant experience preferred
Job Duties
- Position patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure using stabilizing equipment when necessary while maximizing patient comfort and safety
- Implement physicians' orders to provide visualization of operative site including manipulation of tissue and materials retraction sponging suctioning and irrigation
- Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis
- Assist with body plane closure application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems
- Provide direct assistance to surgeons before during and after surgical procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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