RN First Assist - Per Diem - Days

Job Title: RN First Assist

Location: RWJ Somerset

Department: Operating Room

Req#: 0000195565

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $73.80 - $73.80 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.

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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer