Nursing Services 
Position Title: RN First Assist - Surgery (FT&PT)

Department:Surgery Department
Position Description: This position is responsible to deliver direct/indirect patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment; implementation and prioritization of patient’s problems and needs; and development/ implementation / evaluation of a nursing plan of care. Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality age specific care. Delegates effectively to appropriate team members. Documents accurately and in a timely manner. Communicates and collaborates with other healthcare team members. Adheres to organizational policies and procedures; regulatory/ accrediting body requirements; and professional practice standards.
Status/Schedule:
Status:Full Time & Part TimeShift:Variable
Average Weekly Hours:With call responsibilities.
Contact:Employment Specialists
Phone Number: 740.393.9021 or 740.393.9822
E-Mail Address: careers@knoxcommhosp.org
Posting Date: 04/27/2012

    Choose our Surgery Department 
    • We adhere to Joint Commission, AORN, ISCHMM, AAMI and ASPAN standards
    • Perioperative services as a whole has cohesive teamwork
    • Up to date equipment and excellent availability of supplies
    • Renovating soon
    • Co-workers are like family and are committed to giving excellent care
    • Extensive personalized orientation
    • Working toward Magnet Status
    • Staff are involved in Process Improvement and Customer satisfaction
    • Staff have input in policy and procedure development

    Requirements Include:
    • Graduate of an accredited program for nursing education, BSN preferred
    • Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Ohio
    • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR (BLS) certification required
    • Current ACLS required or obtained within 1 year of hire
    • Current CNOR certification required
    • PALS preferred
    • Minimum 2 years of perioperative nursing experience in both a scrub and circulating role.

    Successful completion of an RNFA program and internship that meets the AORN recommended education standards, CRNFA certification preferred.







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