RN OR First Assist

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Itu2019s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: + Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off from Day One + 403-B Retirement Plan + 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave + Career Development + Whole Person Well-being Resources + Mental Health Resources and Support + Pet Benefits Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 2525 S DOWNING ST City: DENVER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80210 Job Description: Responds to code situations within the department. Floats to other surgical service units as patient or census needs require. Provides safe and effective nursing care. Uses proper procedures in tissue handling, providing exposure in the operative field, use of instrumentation, suturing, and provision of hemostasis. Administers medications, treatments, and diagnostic measures as delegated by the physician. Maintains thorough and complete records of each patientu2019s procedure according to established standards. Cares for and handles specimens according to hospital and lab policy. Prepares and maintains sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment, and assists with cleaning rooms and restocking supplies. Makes sound judgments in referring situations beyond ability or scope to the proper person. Participates in in-service education programs, including attending meetings, orientation, and continuous training, and precept new students/nurses as needed. Functions in peri-operative nursing practice as both a first assistant, scrub, and circulating nurse. Maintains knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques related to procedures. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: u2022 Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements. [Required] u2022 Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors that demonstrate accountability and responsibility for identifying and meeting the needs of peri-operative patients. [Required] u2022 Cardiovascular Knowledge. [Required] u2022 Articulates comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing theory and specialty nursing theory and practice for all age groups. [Preferred] u2022 Computer knowledge and skills. [Preferred] u2022 Computer proficiency [Required] u2022 Ability to stand for long periods of time [Required] u2022 Ability to consistently demonstrate clear communication skills and strong anticipatory skills [Required] u2022 Manual dexterity, lifting, pulling, pushing of equipment, heavy instrument sets and patients required [Required] u2022 Assembly of complex mechanical devices, knowledge of a broad spectrum of surgical instrumentation [Required] u2022 Enhanced knowledge of a wide breath of surgical procedures, human anatomy and surgical techniques [Required] u2022 Multi-tasking, organization and ability to make sound judgment [Required] u2022 The ability to work under stressful circumstances [Required] u2022 Proficiency in locating Saphenous Vein using ultrasound and proficiency in harvesting vein to be used for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH) as well as training and proficiency in preparation of the harvested vein to be used as bypass conduit per surgeonu2019s preference [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in Open Vein Harvesting when Endoscopic Vein Harvesting is contraindicated due to emergent situation where time does not permit EVH [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in Radial Artery Harvesting via Endoscopic and/or Open Surgical Technique as well as proficiency in preparing Radial artery to be used as bypass conduit [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in assisting surgeon during open heart procedures with opening of the chest, assisting surgeon while establishing Cardiopulmonary Bypass, assisting during Bypass surgery, assisting of valvular repair/replacement including minimally invasive approaches, assisting in weaning from Cardiopulmonary Bypass and closure of the chest [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in assisting Surgeon during emergent situations requiring Cardiopulmonary resuscitation [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in assisting with hybrid cardiovascular cases [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in assisting with cardiothoracic cases [Preferred] u2022 Proficiency in assisting with peripheral vascular cases [Preferred] Education: u2022 Associate's of Nursing [Required] u2022 Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study: u2022 in health science Work Experience: u2022 1+ cardiovascular surgical scrub experience [Preferred] u2022 1+ surgical nurse experience [Preferred] u2022 1+ acute care experience [Required] Additional Information: u2022 N/A Licenses and Certifications: u2022 Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] u2022 Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] u2022 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required] u2022 Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Preferred] u2022 Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA) [Preferred] Physical Requirements: _(Please click the link below to view work requirements)_ Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $42.40 - $78.86 _This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances._ Category: Registered Nurse Organization: AdventHealth Porter Schedule: Full time Shift: Day Req ID: 151508450

Created: 2026-04-04