RN First Assistant at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (CDH) in Northampton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

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.



Qualifications

• 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.
  

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Cooley Dickinson Health Care to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cooley Dickinson Health Care will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.


Cooley Dickinson Health Care embraces diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, and encourages people of color, veterans, people with disabilities, LGBTQ candidates, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply. Apply Now