• Job Description

  Req#: 113391

  Job Title: RN First Assist

  Location: RWJUH Somerset

  Department Name: Operating Room

  Req #: 0000204548

  Status: Hourly

  Shift: Day

  Pay Range: $73.72 - $75.72 per hour

  Pay Transparency:

  The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

  The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

  Job Overview:

  The candidate will be a critical member of the surgical team caring for patients with surgical problems/needs and related surgical procedures. Evaluating and managing patients with surgical diseases, performing bedside procedures when appropriate, assist the surgeon in the operating room. Ensure continuum of care between the inpatient and outpatient areas

  Qualifications:

  Required:

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school and RNFA program
  • Current Operating Room Experience

  Preferred:

  • BSN
  • 3 years of RNFA experience

  Certifications and Licenses Required:

  • AHA BLS and ACLS
  • Current New Jersey RN license

  Scheduling Requirements:

  • Position is for days, per-diem
  • Flexible Shifts
  • On Call Requirements

  Other Duties:

  The successful candidate will function in full compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations and standards of care. Perioperative preparation and postoperative clinical management will be conducted in collaboration with the attending physician and other health care professionals.

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  Benefits and Perks :

  At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plans
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Life & Accidental Death Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Programs
  • Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

  Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

  RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the company

  RWJBarnabas Health is a network of independent healthcare providers in New Jersey, based out of West Orange. Members include academic centers, acute care facilities, and research hospitals. The goals of the network include collaboration on educational and research programs.

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