Elliot Health System - Registered Nurse First Assist - Surgical Services - OR - Full Time - Days
Manchester, New Hampshire
Registered Nurse, First Assist - OR
Up to $20,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time positions
Premium Pay eligible up to $8/hour
Who We Are:
Our operating room (OR) department is one of the largest and most active OR departments in the state, with an experienced staff providing comprehensive surgical care to our patients. We are fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology and have dedicated teams of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and other medical personnel who work together to deliver outstanding care. Our OR staff is committed to providing the highest quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment.
About the Job:
OR Nurses provide sterility and safety for all surgical procedures. You must examine, take vital signs, verify allergies, and answer questions to prepare patients for surgery. You must also monitor each patient, record vital signs changes, and use sterile equipment during operation. After surgery, you must dispose of medical waste and disinfect the OR room before closing. You must ensure patient safety and satisfaction before, during, and after surgery. This professional ensures that all procedures go smoothly and that patients return home healthy. Your commitment to OR excellence distinguishes you from other nurses.
Also functions under the supervision of the surgeon during a surgical procedure and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon with optimal results for the patient.
What You’ll Do:
- Assists in moving and positioning patients for surgery. Assists the surgeon in draping of the patient.
- Retracts tissue and exposes the operating field area during the operative procedure.
- Clamps and ties vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry.
- Keeps the operative site dry.
- Affords the surgeon the best possible exposure of the anatomy incident to the operation.
- Assists the surgeon in identifying any structure which should not be ligated and keeps these structures from the moves of the surgeon.
- Assists in closure of the incision including tying off bleeders, applying sutures and wound dressing and performs any and all tasks required of him/her by the surgeon incident to the particular procedure.
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse First Assist program required
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Hampshire required
- RN First Assistant Certification (CRNFA) required
- Certification Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification required
- CPR/BLS Certified
Why You’ll Love Us:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits starting the 1st of the month following start date
- Accrued Earned Time
- 403b with matching (fully vested) and discretionary annual core contributions
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,000/year for full time coded employees over 30 hours/week
- Sign on Bonus Eligible up to $20,000
- Premium pay eligible up to $8/hr
- Miscellaneous Benefits – Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Vendor Discounts
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Work Schedule: 7:00am - 5:30pm OR 7:00am - 7:30pm
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Career Development
The Elliot is committed to working with you to develop a rewarding career path that provides many opportunities for learning and growth.
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Living & Working in NH
NH is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, including no state sales or income tax, outstanding schools, and safe and vibrant communities in which to raise a family. We are located less than one hour from Boston, the Seacoast, and the White Mountains. The area is not only known for the premier medical and clinical excellence available but also for vast recreational opportunities for every lifestyle.
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Benefits
As an employee at Elliot Health System you are a valued member of a team that makes a higher level of care happen every day. We believe that you deserve the most affordable and comprehensive benefits we can provide. Please view our comprehensive list of benefits below.
