• RN First Assist PRN

    Corewell Health (Trenton, MI)


    About the unit

     

    Our department is comprised of units specializing in both outpatient and inpatient surgeries.  Staff who join our units should be teamwork oriented and possess strong critical thinking, organizational, and decision-making skills.

     

    About Trenton Hospital

     

    This Magnet®-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. It is home to nine university affiliated residency programs. Here, you will find a Level II trauma center that is a nationally recognized heart, vascular and pulmonary specialties along with other specialties like orthopedics, neurosurgery, and women’s health.

     

    Scope of work

     

    The certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) in accordance to the American College of Surgeon (ACS) provides direct aid to the primary surgeon in all aspects of surgery peri-operatively. This includes; exposure, hemostasis, closure (multi-modality), and all other technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation leading to optimal results. Also, they aid in the implantation, removal, manipulation, and securing of devices, prosthetics, tissues, and drains. In addition to, they may even harvest vein, arterial, and tissue grafts. The RNFA performs all of these functions under the direct supervision of the Surgeon. Lastly, the RNFA may also serve in the capacity of a Clinical Nurse.

    Qualifications

    + Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing.

    + Required Completion of approved/accredited RNFA program.

    + Experience preferred, not required. Preferred

    + LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

    + CRT-Nurse in OR (CNOR) - CCI Competency and Credentialing Institute Upon Hire required

    + CRT-RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) - AORN Association of perioOperative Registered Nurses Upon Hire required

    + CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required

    + CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required

    How Corewell Health cares for you

    + Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

    + On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

    + Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

    + Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

    + Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

    + Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

     

    Primary Location

     

    SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

     

    Department Name

     

    Surgery - Trenton

     

    Employment Type

     

    Part time

     

    Shift

     

    Day (United States of America)

     

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

     

    16

     

    Hours of Work

     

    8-hour shifts

     

    Days Worked

     

    Variable

     

    Weekend Frequency

    N/A

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    An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

     

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.