Cardiac RN First Assist (RN)- Cardiac OR

University Hospitals•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Serving at our health system’s most advanced and complex cardiac surgery center, the UH Cleveland Medical First Assistant team performs a variety of state-of-the-art surgeries and procedures, giving our team a well-rounded experience in coronary, valve, transplant, robotic, and structural heart disease, including hybrid structural and aortic interventions. Cardiac First Assistants support every cardiac surgery case across our system, in and out of the operating room, including emergencies within the hospital and procedures in the cardiac cath lab. RNFA, Physician Assistant, or Surgical Assist will be considered. Cardiac OR experience strongly preferred. The Cardiac RNFA I works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to better facilitate the needs of the surgical patient during the perioperative period. RNFA I will primarily 2nd assist with occasional assignments in the 1st assist position within cardiac surgical cases. The RNFA I will cover regional call to support the Cardiac Surgery program across the system, as well as covering call for Transplant, both donor and recipient, which requires the ability to travel in cars, ambulances, planes, and helicopters.

Requirements

Graduation of approved RN Program (Required)
Completion of state approved RNFA course (Required)
Minimum of 6 months taking Second call for Cardiac Surgery service line (Required proficiency)
Must demonstrate proficiency in taking Second Call (Required proficiency)
Advanced Life Support Equipment knowledge (Required proficiency)
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures. (Required proficiency)
High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention. (Required proficiency)
Registered Nurse (RN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (Required)
RNFA registration with OBN (Required)

Nice To Haves

Cardiac OR experience strongly preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred within 6 Months)
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse first assistant role.
Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
Establishes and maintains a safe peri-operative environment.
Offers education development opportunities to nursing staff, students, and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
Utilizes ongoing data collection peri-operatively, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.