RN Surgical First Assist-Cardiac Surgery, Full-time, days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

The RN Surgical First Assist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Peri-operative Registered Nurse/First Assist is a clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the surgical patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others and health care team members, while maintaining ANA and AORN standards of professional nursing practice.
• Provides the professional nursing services of a Surgery staff nurse in support of medical care, with expanded intra-operative behaviors unique to first assisting.

Qualifications

Required:

• One year of experience in perioperative nursing within past 3-5 years 
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be enrolled in a BSN program within 1 year of hire
• State of Illinois RN License
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred:

• BSN strongly preferred upon hire
• ACLS within 90 days of hire
• PALS within 90 days of hire
• CNOR

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.