Operating Room Cardiac Registered Nurse First Assist

Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Additional Job Information* 40 Hours per Week - * Sign-On Bonus Eligible - Job ID: 1208136Employment Status: Full-TimeMore Information:Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer care, and women's and infants' services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children's Hospital.In 2016, Missouri Baptist was named a Magnet-- hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a healthcare organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Missouri Baptist is the first hospital in St. Louis County to achieve this recognition, which has been accomplished by less than 7 percent of hospitals nationwide.--Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.Missouri Baptist Medical Center is a member of BJC HealthCare, one of the nation's largest nonprofit healthcare organizations.Known for its exceptional heart surgery program, Missouri Baptist Medical Center continually ranks among the very top hospitals for cardiac surgery in the state of Missouri.--Our--heart team of surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses have performed more than 14,000 heart surgeries since the program was established in 1984. According to HealthGrades, Missouri Baptist is five-star rated for both--Coronary Interventions and Treatment of Heart Attack. In fact, Missouri Baptist is the only St. Louis area hospital to receive a 5-star rating for better than average mortality rates for in-hospital, 30-days post-discharge and 180-days post-discharge. Missouri Baptist has been five-star-rated for treatment of heart attack for seven years in a row (2005-2011). Procedures include Aneurysm Repair, Valve Replacement/Repair, Atrial Fibrillation Surgery / Pulmonary Vein Isolation, Carotid Endarterectomy, Congenital Heart Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), Transmyocardial Laser Revascularization and Vascular Surgeries.OverviewRole PurposePerforms an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to cardiovascular surgeons during surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic operating room (CTOR).Complete didactic portion of the RNFA class, CNOR, and 120 supervised clinical hours, in addition to passing the CRNFA test within 6 months from the start of the course work.Responsibilities* Participates in professional development and life long learning.* Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgeons during surgical procedures in the Cardiothoracic operating room (CTOR).* Functions as a member of the cardiothoracic surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department.* Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.* Provides First Assistant support in complex cardiac cases and procedures including, but not limited to: cardiac bypass surgery, aorticvalve surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Additionally, responsible for harvesting vessel for bypass procedures.* BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.Minimum RequirementsDegree* Nursing Diploma/Associate's- NursingExperience* 2-5 yearsSupervisor Experience* No ExperienceLicenses & Certifications* RNPreferred Requirements and Additional Job--InformationDegree* Bachelor's Degree - NursingLicenses & Certifications* Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)Benefits StatementNote: not all benefits apply to all openings- Comprehensive medical, dental, life insurance, and disability plan options- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan- 401(k) plan- Tuition Assistance- Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- On-Site Fitness Center (depending on location)- Paid Time Off Program for vacation, holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital, Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer

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