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Cleveland Clinic RN First Assists (RNFA) Cardiac Surgery in Cleveland, Ohio
The program you will be joining is one of the largest, most experienced cardiac and thoracic surgery groups in the world, our Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery cares for patients from all 50 states and around the world.
Our surgeons offer virtually every type of cardiac surgery including elective or emergency surgery for heart valve disease, aortic aneurysm, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, Marfan syndrome and other less common conditions.
This program also includes heart/lung transplants. You will perform in the first assist role alongside the surgeon and/or fellow/senior resident in cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Within the role you will first assist in various duties during the surgical procedure such as coronary anastomosis, vein harvesting, suturing, etc. A review of the perioperative data for each case performed with Staff surgeons is an expectation in this role.
Performs cardiovascular and thoracic surgical preparatory procedures.
Will cover night shift, option for schedule:
M-Th 4 - 10hr shifts, 8pm-6:30am
M-F, 5- 8hr shifts, 10pm-6:30am
No weekends/Holidays
No on-call
Responsibilities:
Assists surgeon and/or senior resident in thoracic and cardiovascular surgical procedures.
Assists the surgeon during coronary anastomosis, implantation of prosthetic valves, resection of aneurysms, etc.
Functions as the surgical scheduling officer for the Department.
Reviews preoperative patient data with each staff surgeon.
Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with current state licensure.
Certifications:
Registered Nurses (RN) must have Certification as a Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) and completion of the Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) course.
Certified as RN First Assistant (CRNFA) is preferred or a Master of Science Nursing Degree.
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Work Experience:
- Minimum one year operating room experience.
Physical Requirements:
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment.
May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting.
Good visual acuity through normal or corrected vision to normal range.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
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