BJC HealthCare
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist - $38-63 per hour
BJC HealthCare, St Louis, Missouri, United States,
BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
First AssistDiscipline:
RNDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
StaffAdditional Information About the Role
OR Pod 3LocationBarnes Jewish Hospital– Main CampusSouth West Tower13 Operating Rooms in South West Tower on BJH Main Campus24/7 Cardiac and heart transplantServices: Cardiac including minimally invasive, heart failure, and heart transplants. Thoracic, robotic and lung transplants plus vascular and endovascular surgery.
OverviewPreferred Qualifications
Role PurposePerforms an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to cardiovascular surgeons during surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic operating room (CTOR).Complete didactic portion of the RNFA class, CNOR, and 120 supervised clinical hours, in addition to passing the CRNFA test within 6 months from the start of the course work.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in professional developmentPerforms an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic operating room (CTOR). Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure. Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.Functions as a member of the cardiothoracic surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the perioperative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.Provides First Assistant support in complex cardiac cases and procedures including, but not limited to: cardiac bypass surgery, aortic-valve surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Additionally, responsible for harvesting vessel for bypass procedures. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing
Experience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing
Licenses & CertificationsCertified First AssistantCert Nurse OR (CNOR)
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity EmployerBJC HealthCare Job ID #78165. Posted job title: First Assist CardioAbout BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.Why Vivian Health?
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Specialty:
First AssistDiscipline:
RNDuration:
OngoingEmployment Type:
StaffAdditional Information About the Role
OR Pod 3LocationBarnes Jewish Hospital– Main CampusSouth West Tower13 Operating Rooms in South West Tower on BJH Main Campus24/7 Cardiac and heart transplantServices: Cardiac including minimally invasive, heart failure, and heart transplants. Thoracic, robotic and lung transplants plus vascular and endovascular surgery.
OverviewPreferred Qualifications
Role PurposePerforms an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to cardiovascular surgeons during surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic operating room (CTOR).Complete didactic portion of the RNFA class, CNOR, and 120 supervised clinical hours, in addition to passing the CRNFA test within 6 months from the start of the course work.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in professional developmentPerforms an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic operating room (CTOR). Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure. Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.Functions as a member of the cardiothoracic surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the perioperative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.Provides First Assistant support in complex cardiac cases and procedures including, but not limited to: cardiac bypass surgery, aortic-valve surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Additionally, responsible for harvesting vessel for bypass procedures. Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.Minimum RequirementsEducationNursing Diploma/Associate's- Nursing
Experience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsEducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing
Licenses & CertificationsCertified First AssistantCert Nurse OR (CNOR)
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total RewardsAt BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire dateDisability insurance* paid for by BJCPension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC401(k) plan with BJC matchTuition Assistance available on first dayBJC Institute for Learning and DevelopmentHealth Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal timeAdoption assistanceTo learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity EmployerBJC HealthCare Job ID #78165. Posted job title: First Assist CardioAbout BJC HealthCare
BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.Why Vivian Health?
Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.