About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Registered Nurse First Assistant Certified
Position Summary:
Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital. Provides technical first assist to the primary surgeon. Facilitates the application of the nursing process. Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment. Maintains a commitment to professional growth and development.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
- Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon throughout the perioperative period.
- Facilitates the application of the nursing process in all facets of the RN First Assistant Role.
- Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
- Participates in a minimum of fifty (50%) of monthly departmental meetings.
- Contributes to the effective communication and efficient operation needs of unit.
- Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.
- Performs other related duties as required and directed.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Two (2) years of perioperative nursing
- Current RN license in the State of Michigan
- CNOR
- Open Heart experience with Vein harvesting
- Completion of an RNFA course
- BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
- CRNFA
- ACLS is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
