Physician Assistant, Surgical Assistant or RNFA- Labor and Delivery- PRN

University Hospitals•Chardon, OH

131d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Physician Assistant, Surgical Assistant, or RNFA in Labor and Delivery, working on a PRN basis. The Surgical Assistant aids the attending physician in surgical procedures, providing technical assistance and performing pre- and post-operative duties. The Physician Assistant is responsible for quality patient care, increasing patient access and satisfaction, and performing patient assessments, diagnoses, and care plans. The RNFA also works under the supervision of the attending physician, assessing, managing, and evaluating surgical patients, and providing technical assistance during procedures. All roles require adherence to policies, standards, and the secure maintenance of Protected Health Information (PHI).

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program -Required
Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program – Required
Graduation from an accredited RN Program -Required
Completion of state approved RNFA program -Required
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse first assistant prior to April 1, 1998 and who holds as of October 1, 1998 certification as a CNOR. (Required)
Physician relations experience -Strongly Preferred
1+ years as a PA -Strongly Preferred
2+ years Perioperative nursing experience -Required
Excellent interpersonal skills-Required
Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills-Required
Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology-Required
Working knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution. -Required
National Certification Required
National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Required
Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) Required
Physician Assistant (PA) (Required)
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required)
Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
Maintain national PA Certification (Required)
Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
Demonstrated leadership skills. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships. (Required proficiency)
Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe. (Required proficiency)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook. (Required proficiency)
Demonstrated skills in related to Informatics Technology. (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)

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.
Perform preoperative and postoperative duties to meet needs of the patient during the perioperative period.
Provide technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients/customers.
Initiate and maintain positive relationships with co-workers.
Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment.
Display commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values.
Perform patient assessment and assign diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research.
Establish plan of care and implement interventions in accordance with carepaths, protocols, and standards of care and current research.
Collaborate with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family.
Contribute to the educational development of staff, patients, family and self.
Demonstrate progressive leadership and effective management.
Provide education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism.
Advance own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education and participation in peer review.
Apply the nursing process in all facets of the nurse first assistant role.
Display knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
Establish and maintain a safe perioperative procedural environment.
Offer education development opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
Utilize ongoing data collection perioperative, procedural, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.