Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Nursing
Job ID: 147590
Facility Group: Norton Hospital
Job Description

Responsibilities

The RN First Assist is a specially trained individual who under the supervision/delegation of a surgeon, may perform tasks to include but not limited to the following: using instruments and medical devices, providing surgical site exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, suturing, and wound management.

As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.

You may be eligible for some of our programs:

• Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
• Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
• Encompass Program: Supports new graduate nurses during transition from the role of student to practicing nurse, helping them gain confidence and develop professional relationships in the process.
• Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team.
• Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs.
• Retention Incentive Program: Designated Units may qualify for additional incentive payments

Qualifications

Required:

• One year RN experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• RNAS-C (Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery-Certified) & CRNFA (Certified Registered Nurse First Assist) OR Hold and maintain a certification by one (1) of the following: The National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) OR The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) AND Demonstrate State Certification as Applicable (Required in KY, not IN)
• Must have hospital and/or payer credentialing completed before functioning in this role

Desired:

• Three years of RN experience in surgical services

Need help finding the right job?

Sign up to receive email alerts on jobs and opportunities!

Screening requirements:

• Background check
• License & education verification
• Employment reference verification
• Drug Screen

Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• 403b/401k retirement plan
• View more: Benefits Guide
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Discover meaningful career opportunities at NortonHealthcareCareers.com.
Norton Healthcare Careers - Together, We Will.

Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Norton Healthcare strives to make the Norton Healthcare Careers site accessible to all job seekers. If you're a candidate with a disability, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs during the application process.

If you have a disability and need to request a reasonable accommodation, email recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org

Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.