Job Description

Job Title: RN 1st Assist

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: Perioperative Support Services

Req #: 0000205299

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $60.00 - $85.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive health care for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

At Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, we are committed to quality and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Five years nursing experience with three years of experience as competent scrub and circulating nurse in the OR with demonstrated knowledge and skills in those procedures for which a first assistant would be utilized
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• CNOR
• ACLS
• RNFA- accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or its equivalent
• CRNFA- accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or its equivalent

Scheduling Requirements :

• Day Shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

• The RNFA through organized instruction and supervised clinical practice has developed the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors necessary to function interdependently with the operating surgeon during the intraoperative phase of Perioperative Nursing.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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