The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a highly skilled individual with a keen and accurate attention to detail. This position is responsible for working with surgeons in the operating by controlling bleeding, suturing incisions and wounds and intervening if complications arise.
Compensation
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $75.21 - $100.96 per hour. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
Responsibilities
Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries
Prepare patients for surgery
Provide patient care and support
Administer medications
Practice surgical procedures such as controlling bleeding and suturing incisions, draping, providing exposure and handling tissue.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Graduate of a RNFA program accredited by the Certification Board for Perioperative Nursing
Nice to have: Understanding of standard practices and procedures
Nice to have: Medical expertise in handling and cutting tissue, suturing, providing hemostasis, and using medical devices
Nice to have: Can perform scrub and circulating nurse roles
Join our renowned Head & Neck Surgery Team as an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert, compassionate care in the peri-operative setting.
Compensation
Pay Rate: $88/hr. Pay Range: $18.00 - $170.00
Responsibilities
Play a crucial role in Head & Neck surgical cases
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver expert, compassionate care in the peri-operative setting
Work collaboratively with other APPs, nurses and physicians, including fellows and residents
Adapt to the needs of the service
Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
The Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider serves as a dedicated first assist in complex cardiac surgical procedures and provides perioperative patient care across the continuum of care.
Responsibilities
Provide care to patients including assessment, comprehensive evaluation, interpretation of diagnostic data, and coordination of patient plans of care
Participate in call coverage with the cardiac surgeons and other advance practice providers
Arrive a minimum of 15 minutes prior to case start time to assist with prepping and draping
Demonstrate aseptic technique while providing care to perioperative patients utilizing advanced surgical instruments
Complete or assist with procedures including endoscopic harvesting of saphenous veins, tissue dissection, exposure, sternal wiring, wound closure, cannulation, and decannulation
Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program
Master’s degree in nursing
RNFA program
Nice to have: Physician Assistants with first assist experience
Nice to have: Nurse Practitioners who have successfully completed an RNFA program
Experienced Cardiac Surgery APP (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) providing surgical assistance, outpatient care, ICU/Step-Down support, and peri-procedural management for TAVR patients.
Compensation
$10,000 Sign-On Bonus. Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $91.68 - $121.48 per hour
Responsibilities
Serve as a First or Second assistant during cardiac surgeries.
Assist the surgeon with positioning and draping of the patient, as well as suturing and tissue handling.
Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
Assist with setup and breakdown of operating room before and after surgeries.
Support the surgeon during minimally invasive procedures.
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