What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN First Assistant position at Mass General Brigham?
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, Operating Room and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for assisting surgeon in lead role until the conclusion of the operative procedure.
This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
- Graduate of an approved School of Nursing required. Current licensure as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
- Completion of an RN First Assisting course that conforms to the Core Curriculum set forth by AORN required.
- Five (5) years diversified peri-operative nursing experience with both scrubbing and circulating proficiency required.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
- ACLS and CNOR certifications required.
