Registered Nurse First Assistant - RNFA - CVOR - Full Time - 6:30 am to 5:00 pm
About The Position
The RN First Assist (RNFA) performs First Assist responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Georgia and functions as a member of the surgical team. Registered nurse first assistant behaviors in the perioperative arena include, but are not limited to, intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant techniques such as: using instruments and medical devices, providing surgical site exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, providing hemostasis, suturing, and wound management. The RNFA performs these functions under the direction and supervision of the surgeon and in accordance with hospital policy and appropriate laws and regulations. Participates as a member on VOICE councils as appropriate. Actively participates on unit practice council helping with plans to improve NDNQI nursing sensitive indicators and Patient Experience data. Works together with other care team members to recruit and retain an excellent nursing care team.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice as an RN in Georgia.
- CNOR certification.
- Associates Degree.
- Successful completion of RN First Assist Course required.
- Experience in perioperative nursing practice as both a scrub and a circulating nurse.
- Three (3) years experience as RN in an acute care OR setting.
- Membership in professional organization.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing Degree.
Responsibilities
- Assist with positioning, prepping and draping.
- Provide hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels and other means as directed by the surgeon.
- Provide exposure through appropriate use of retractors, instruments, suction and sponging techniques.
- Handle tissue as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist with wound closure, suture fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin as directed by the surgeon.
- Place and suture drains as directed by the surgeon.
- Assist with removal of sutures and staples.
- Apply surgical dressings.
- Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy & physiology and operative technique to operative procedure.
- Perform other duties under the supervision of the surgeon.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
