• Positive work culture
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment
• Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays
• Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits
• Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Excellent 401(k) Plan

• In collaboration with the health team members in the pre-op, OR and PACU may participate in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients.

• Collaborates with other health team members to develop, coordinate and implement a perioperative plan of care unique to individual patient needs.
• Maintains dignity of the patient while assuming the responsibility of patient advocate.
• Skillfully applies principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Has excellent knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique specific to cardiovascular procedures to work in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and/or corrective actions to ensure a safe environment for the patient and surgical team throughout the perioperative experience.
• Preparation and administration of medications perioperatively, as directed by the surgeon and anesthesiologist.
• Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques.
• Handles and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels and other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon to achieve hemostasis.
• Sutures muscle, fascia, subcutaneous and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Places drains as surgically indicated.
• Assists with cannulation and decannulation procedures.
• Evaluates the outcomes of nursing care and ensures continuity of care by communicating pertinent patient information to PACU staff.

• May be required to flex hours to accommodate the PACU and assist with staffing.

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of a recognized RNFA program.
• Certified in operating room nursing - CNOR.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that enhance team functioning in the operating room. Maintains professional manner at all times, demonstrating flexibility, sound judgment and adaptability in decision-making, problem solving and team building to function as an effective team member.
• Has demonstrated leadership skills that enhance team functioning in an emergency situation.
• Participated in continuing education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies related to both perioperative nursing and RNFA practice. Maintains ongoing certification as a CRNFA, if applicable.

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