Registered Nurse First Assist
- Location: Austin, TX
- Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
- Specialty: Pediatric Surgery
- Schedule: Day l Full-time
Comprehensive Patient Care: Support surgeons before, during, and after operations by properly positioning patients to ensure the best surgical access while keeping them safe and comfortable.
Clear Site Visualization: Help surgeons get a clear view of the operating area by managing tissues, using retractors, controlling fluids (suctioning, irrigation, and sponging), and following physician instructions.
Bleeding Control: Use proven techniques to manage and stop bleeding quickly, both temporarily and permanently, during the procedure.
Wound Closure and Recovery: Assist with closing body layers, applying dressings, and securely placing drainage systems to support patient healing.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- One or more of the following required:
- Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.
- Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.
Additional Preferences:
- RNFA certification required