Registered Nurse - Certified First Assist

About the role

Assists the provider during office hours with clinical duties (i.e. rooming patients, cast/splint application and removal, etc.), and also assists by scrubbing on surgical procedures while under the supervision of the surgeon and physician assistant. Job Duties Actively supports the Professional Practice Model and participates in efforts related to the key components. Prevents Intervenes to correct, minimize, or intervenes in actual or potential risks, upon observation of physiological or behavioral data. Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process. Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, transfers, and/or affiliating students. Shares with others and utilizes information learned in daily work practices, continuing education, and in-services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 2 years of orthopedic case in the operating room. and
• 4 years in the operating room.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CRNFA-Cert RN First Assistant CCICBPN - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• Physical Demands
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• Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
• Work Shift:
• Day Shift
• Address:
• 1250 S Cedar Crest Blvd
• Primary Location:
• LVHN-1250 Cedar Crest
• Position Type:
• Onsite
• Union:
• Not Applicable
• Work Schedule:
• Thursdays 7:00a-4p
• Department:

Benefits

Additional Information

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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