RN-First Asst
Company: Ascension
Location: Smyrna
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Details Department: OR Schedule: Full Time Nights Hospital:
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Location: Murfreesboro, TN
Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options &
wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs
(EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility
vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including,
but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and
salary range at the time of the offer. Responsibilities Provides
direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical
procedures. Position patient to give best exposure for surgical
procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while
maximizing patient comfort and safety. Implement physician's orders
to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate
method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction,
sponging, suctioning and irrigation. Utilize appropriate technique
to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assist with body
plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of
drainage systems. Requirements Licensure / Certification /
Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of
hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association
or American Red Cross accepted. Certified Registered Nurse
specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency &
Credentialing Institute (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job
transfer date required. Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from
the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for
multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to
hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Registered Nurse
specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National
Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred. Education: Diploma
from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required
professional licensure at time of hire. Additional Preferences No
additional preferences. Why Join Our Team Ascension Saint Thomas is
a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing
care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit
health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers
a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of
hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics
and specialty facilities. Ascension is a leading non-profit,
faith-based national health system made up of thousands of
associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across
hospitals, clinics and senior living communities. Our Mission,
Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every
associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive
impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs;
they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the
people around you. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Ascension
provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation,
breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability,
genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined
by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or
characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and
local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights
(English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a
military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career
flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being
of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our
associates are empowered to apply their military experience and
unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension. Pay
Non-Discrimination Notice Please note that Ascension will make an
offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a
position using our official application. Be on alert for possible
fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money
or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement This
employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification
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