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RN Job in Texarkana, Texas

RN, Registered Nurse First Assist I - CardioThoracic Surgery - Full Time

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:RN

Location:Texarkana, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a nursing professional who renders direct patient care as part of the preoperative role by functioning as first assistant to the surgeon, and who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Practices an expanded role of preoperative nursing and has acquired knowledge and skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice. 
  • Interprets diagnostic studies, promotes positive health behaviors and skills through education and counseling.

Requirements:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours
  • Two-five years experience in the operating room. Proficient in preoperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience
  • Current Texas State RN license
  • CPR-(American Heart Association)
  • BLS
  • ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date Certified as a preoperative nurse (CNOR) required

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time


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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.