First Assist Congenital Cardiac Nurse

Job Description

The First Assist Congenital Cardiac Nurse (RNFA) is a highly specialized registered nurse providing surgical first-assist support for congenital cardiac procedures. This role requires advanced knowledge and technical skills in congenital cardiac surgeries, collaboration with the surgical team, and a commitment to exceptional patient care. The RNFA works directly under the supervision of the operating surgeon, assisting with procedures on pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart defects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first assist to the surgeon during congenital cardiac surgeries.
• Utilize advanced surgical techniques in line with surgeon preferences and patient needs.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs to optimize the operating room environment for efficiency and safety.
• Collaborate in the preoperative assessment and preparation of patients for congenital cardiac procedures.
• Assist with wound management, monitor recovery, and provide patient education postoperatively.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to ensure continuity of care.
• Partner with surgical teams to ensure seamless workflows.
• Mentor and educate nursing staff on congenital cardiac procedures and assistive techniques.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Maine.
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications are required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of operating room experience, with at least 1-2 years in cardiac surgery is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in congenital cardiac surgery is highly preferred.

Schedule

This position requires approximately 28-36 hours per week, including OR coverage Tuesday and Thursday (10 hours/day) and an additional 4-8 hours on Wednesday or Friday for postoperative care. Call coverage is negotiable, potentially overnight from Tuesday into Wednesday or Thursday into Friday post-surgery.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
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• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
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• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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