RN - First Assist (RNFA)

Additional Information About The Role

PRN position - 8 hour days, 7AM-3:30PM, 45 min call time. Must have CNOR.

Operating Room Overview

The Operating Room is made up of 7 General rooms, one Cysto room, and one Minor procedure room. Staffed from 0700 till 1700 Monday-Friday with all other hours and days covered with a Call Crew.

Preferred Qualifications

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 environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
• 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.
• Integrates 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. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years Supervisor Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: RN Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's Degree Nursing, Certified First Assistant (CNFA), Certified Nurse OR (CNOR)

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date. Disability insurance* paid for by BJC. Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution. 401(k) plan with BJC match. Tuition Assistance available on first day. BJC Institute for Learning and Development. Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time. Adoption assistance. To Learn More, Go To Our Benefits Summary. Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

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