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RN First Assists (RNFA) Cardiac Surgery

Cleveland, OH, US


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Location: Cleveland, OH

Facilities: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus,

Professional Area: Nursing – Experienced

Job Code: Q27000

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights

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: 1. M-Th 4 – 10hr shifts, 8pm-6:30am 2. 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. 
Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

 

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster

Cleveland Clinic Health System is pleased to be an equal employment employer: Women / Minorities / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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