GENERAL SUMMARY : * Provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.* 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 the operative site using appropriate methods, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
- Utilize appropriate techniques to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.* Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
POSITION SUMMARY : * Henry Ford Providence Hospital - Novi* Day Shift* Call requiredEDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : * Diploma from an accredited school / college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.
CERTIFICATION / LICENSURES REQUIRED : * Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
One or more of the following required : * Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.* BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.* Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.
- Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : * Graduate of an RN First Assist Program* 1 year of First Assist experienceAdditional Information* Organization : Henry Ford Providence Hospitals* Department : Surgery 001* Shift : Day Job* Union Code : Not Applicable