Surgical Nurse First Assistant

2 weeks ago

Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States Portsmouth Regional Hospital Full time
Overview


Are you ready to make a significant difference in the lives of patients? At Portsmouth Regional Hospital, with a network of over 2,000 care sites and more than 31.2 million patient interactions annually, nurses have the unique opportunity to truly impact healthcare.

As a Surgical Nurse First Assistant, you will play a crucial role in this transformation.
Benefits

Portsmouth Regional Hospital provides a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members.

Our benefits include:
- Extensive medical coverage with minimal or no out-of-pocket costs for many services, including prescription drugs and behavioral health support, along with complimentary telemedicine and AirMed transportation services.

Additional offerings include dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (such as accident and critical illness), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, long-term care insurance, relocation support, pet insurance, and more.

- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellness

- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on contributions between 3% to 9% based on tenure

- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock

- Family support through fertility and family planning benefits, as well as adoption assistance.

- Referral services for childcare, eldercare, pet care, home and auto repairs, event planning, and more

- Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs

- Retirement planning assistance, rollover services, and preferred banking partnerships

- Educational support (tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification support, scholarships for dependents)

- Colleague recognition initiatives

- Time Away From Work Program (includes paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leave of absence options)

- Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free coverage for eligible full-time and part-time staff based on income.
Discover more about our Employee Benefits

Note:
Benefits eligibility may vary by location.


It is an exciting time to be a nurse at HCA Healthcare. Unlock your career potential and experience the fulfillment of achieving your personal and professional aspirations.

Contribute to the advancement of nursing practices and enhance positive outcomes for patients as a Surgical Nurse First Assistant.

We value your expertise and knowledge.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Surgical Nurse First Assistant demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning patient care.

The Surgical Nurse First Assistant is responsible for the planning, directing, and delivery of nursing care to patients in compliance with the Nurse Practice Act, established nursing protocols, and both clinical and administrative policies.

After meeting credentialing requirements, the Surgical Nurse First Assistant assists the surgeon in ensuring safe surgical procedures with optimal patient outcomes.

The Surgical Nurse First Assistant operates under the supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of surgery. The Surgical Nurse First Assistant does not perform dual roles as a scrub or circulator during this phase of care. The Surgical Nurse First Assistant also fulfills responsibilities in the perioperative nursing role when not actively assisting in surgery.
You must possess comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures, including da Vinci Robot (SI), orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery.
You will assess patients' conditions and monitor vital signs, providing general nursing care pre- and post-surgery.
You will ensure the Operating Room is equipped with all necessary supplies, implants, instruments, and equipment.
You will maintain sterilization protocols in the operating room.
You will assist surgeons by passing medical instruments during procedures.
In this role, you will review patient charts for completeness in accordance with documentation standards before and after surgical procedures.
Effective communication with patients, colleagues, and physicians is essential to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
- Registered Nurse licensure required.
- Associate Degree in Nursing required.
- Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), Certified First Assistant, or Certified Surgical First Assistant (CFA) is necessary.

Situated in Portsmouth, NH,

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is a leading 234-bed acute care facility that provides outstanding healthcare services to the Seacoast region of Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire.


This hospital is the only ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, making it a vital resource for the community.

It features the region's sole comprehensive heart and vascular program, alongside 24/7 neurosurgical and stroke clot retrieval services for both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.

Portsmouth Regional Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare, a reputable healthcare provider operating three hospitals, an ambulatory surgery center, two freestanding emergency rooms, an urgent care center, and 46 physician practices in New Hampshire.

HCA Healthcare employs 2,600 staff members and 554 physicians, provides $15.8 million in uncompensated care, and contributes $43.8 million in taxes annually.

Other HCA Healthcare facilities in New Hampshire include Parkland Medical Center in Derry, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook and Dover.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized multiple times as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.

In recent years, HCA Healthcare has invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder


Join an organization that utilizes our size to create a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry. Our Talent Acquisition team is currently reviewing applications for the Surgical Nurse First Assistant position.

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