Registered Nurse 1st Assist (RN) Perioperative Support Services Full Time Day

Job Overview

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region.

Qualifications

• Required:
• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Five years nursing experience with three years of experience as competent scrub and circulating nurse in the OR with demonstrated knowledge and skills in those procedures for which a first assistant would be utilized
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• PREFERRED:
• BSN

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• CNOR
• ACLS
• RNFA- accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or its equivalent
• CRNFA- accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or its equivalent

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift, 37.5
• Full Time

Essential Functions

The RNFA through organized instruction and supervised clinical practice has developed the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors necessary to function interdependently with the operating surgeon during the intraoperative phase of Perioperative Nursing.

Other Duties

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

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.