MetaSense, Inc. is seeking a local contract nurse RN First Assist for a local contract nursing job in Detroit, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: First Assist
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 16 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Description
• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials , retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis
• Assists with body pane closures, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems
• Assist in room clean up and the removal of soiled case cart , supplies and trash from OR room as needed at the completion of surgical case.
• Participates as a surgical team member in preparation of the surgical suite according to surgeon's preference cards with appropriate instruments, resources and supplies.
Skills
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Required credentials:
BLS provider credentialed from the AHA obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
client (ARC) CPR for Professional Rescuers card will be accepted upon hire but renewal must be a BLS provider card from AHA
Prefered Credentials:
Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
High School Dimploma / GED with 2 years of experience or Associates degree or Technical degree required.
Certifications & Licenses
BLS
CPR
RN
CNOR
Registered Nurse
Surgical Technology
RN - First Assist Must be a CNOR - Certified operating room nurse
Participating actively with surgeons during surgery and not passing equipment.
Should have min 2 years of experience, but open to review candidates with a year of exp too.
MetaSense, Inc. Job ID .
About MetaSense, Inc. Based out of New Jersey, MetaSense, Inc is one of the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. You will find that it's easy to communicate with our recruiters and account managers because we believe you are a person first and not just a number on a spreadsheet. We take a personal approach with each person we work with. Trust MetaSense with your next and future assignments. Come join our family.
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits