Summa Health

RN First Assist

Summa Health$102K — $123K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Associate's acceptable with BSN completion within 3 years
  • Graduated from an accredited professional nursing program (CCNE or ACEN)
  • Current Ohio RN license
  • Completed an accredited First Assisting program
  • CNOR certification through AORN required
  • Possesses manual dexterity for nursing skills
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality

Responsibilities

  • Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures with exposure, hemostasis, and suturing
  • Collaborate with the surgical team ensuring patient safety and care
  • Facilitate communication among the surgical team and hospital departments
  • Apply dressings and manage wound closure post-surgery
  • Support and uphold standards of patient dignity throughout the surgical process

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity theft protection and pet insurance
  • Educational assistance for ongoing learning
  • Daily pay options for convenience
Full Job Description
RN First Assist

Full Time, 40 Hour Week, 8hr Shifts

Summa Health System Barberton Campus

On Call Requirement

Summary:

Provides assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures including exposure, hemostasis, suturing, tying, tissue manipulation, closing wounds, and applying dressings. Collaborates with the surgical team, assumes responsibility for the care and safety of patients during surgical procedures. Facilitates communication between the surgeon, perioperative team, and other hospital departments.

Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education Required:
  • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
-Applicants with an Associate's degree will be considered but are required to obtain BSN within three (3) years of employment
  • Graduate of a program of professional nursing that is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  • Current license to practice registered nursing in the State of Ohio
  • Completion of an accredited program for First Assisting
  • Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) through the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) is required.
Experience & Training Required:
  • Completion of required clinical experience during education process is required
Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
  • Possess manual dexterity for nursing/assisting skills
  • Ability to work irregular hours
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
  • Maintains current knowledge of nursing practices/procedures related to care of surgical patients
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to foster good working relationships with other departments and OR staff members, and to work closely with all members of the peri-operative team, physicians, patients/families, etc. to assure optimal peri-operative nursing care.
  • Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity
Level of Physical Demands:
  • Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional carrying, climbing of stairs, and exposure to dust, fumes or gas.
  • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.


$49.37/hr - $59.25/hr
The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Supplemental Life and AD&D
  • Dependent Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Healthcare and Dependent Care
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Education Assistance
  • Daily Pay

About Summa Health

Summa Health is a non-profit healthcare system based in Akron, Ohio. The system was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest healthcare providers in the region. Summa Health operates several hospitals, outpatient centers, and other healthcare facilities throughout Northeast Ohio. The system provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. Summa Health is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its clinical excellence and patient satisfaction.
Learn more about Summa Health
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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