RN First Assistant

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room, this position assists surgeons in leading the operative procedure. It is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. For RNs seeking to become RNFA trained and certified, a reimbursable training program is available.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required.
• Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Completion of an RN First Assisting course that conforms to the Core Curriculum set forth by AORN required.
• Five (5) years diversified peri-operative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• American College of Surgeons Certified First Assistant (ACS-CFA) certification required.

Additional Job Details

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson’s VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Schedule

Day shift, includes rotating on-call requirement.

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$43.38 - $74.94/Hourly

Grade

RN4N36

EEO Statement

Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.