RN, Registered Nurse First Assist Senior - Orthopedic Surgery Clinic
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 17-Nov-23
Location: Tyler, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 16411601
Description
Summary:
A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a nursing professional who renders direct patient care as part of the perioperative role by functioning as first assistant to the surgeon, and who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care activities.
Practices an expanded role of perioperative nursing and has acquired knowledge and skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice. Interprets diagnostic studies, promotes positive health behaviors and skills through education and counseling.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours.
Two-five years experience in the operating room. Proficient in perioperative nursing practice with diversified operating room experience.
Current Texas State RN license
BLS-(American Heart Association)
ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date
Certified as a perioperative nurse (CNOR) required
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.