Registered Nurse First Assist

Role Purpose

Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environment, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Makes decisions to plan care based on assessment data.
• Administers medications according to standard nursing practice.
• Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions.
• Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes.
• Systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities.
• Evaluates their practice in context with current professional practice standards, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues, and others.
• Incorporates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education.
• Incorporates research findings into practice.
• Promotes ethical decision-making in practice.
• Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety.
• Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: RN, Certified First Assistant (CNFA), Certified Nurse OR (CNOR).

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Experience: 2-5 years of relevant experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: RN, Certified First Assistant (CNFA), Certified Nurse OR (CNOR).

Benefits

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Legal Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer.