Registered Nurse First Assistant

Position Summary: Provides patient care under the direction of Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeon and Cardiovascular services. During intraoperative care, serves as the first assistant to the surgeon during the surgical procedures. Assists the medical staff with pre and post-operative care of the cardiovascular patient in Intensive Care and Cardiac Specialty Unit, based on defined RNFA job specific competencies. Required: Bachelors Degree of Science in Nursing or Physician Assistant program. Current State of Michigan Registered Nurse license Successful completion of a RNFA program that meets AORN standards for RNFA assist education program BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date. ACLS required by end of orientation Minimum of three (3) years prior clinical experience related to the care of the cardiovascular surgical patient or related experience Minimum two (2) years intra-operative experience with proficiency in scrubbing and circulating duties Preferred: Certification as an RNFA (CRNFA) through CCI (Competency and Credentialing Institute) Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. Additional Information Schedule: Per Diem Requisition ID: Daily Work Times: VARIABLE Hours Per Pay Period: 0 On Call: Yes Weekends: Yes Equal Opportunity Employer McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.