RN First Assist - Operating Room - Per Diem - Days

Hackensack Meridian Health • Manahawkin, NJ

82d • $1,063

About The Position

The RN First Assist collaborates with the surgeon or obstetrician and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The RN first assistant practices perioperative nursing and must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice. The RN first assistant practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon or obstetrician during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience. The RN first assistant does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited RNFA program
• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
• ON CALL must be within 30 minutes of the hospital
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Evaluation of patient care are reflective of Policy and Procedure and Standard of Care, measured by complete and accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to care for patients by providing safe, direct patient care, demonstrating knowledge and competency in completing assigned tasks according to established standards and policies.
• Performs patient care duties in a safe and proficient manner.
• Follows the plan of care as directed by the surgeon or obstetrician.
• Maintains AORN standards in all aspects of patient care for the surgical team.
• Appropriately participates during crisis situations.
• Delegates tasks and assignments to appropriate staff within their scope of practice.
• Responsible intra-operatively for collaborating with the surgeon and other health care professionals for an optimal surgical outcome.
• Assists the anesthesiologist when applicable.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and other areas of patient prep.
• Maintains ongoing communication with nursing staff, ancillary staff, other departments and physicians.
• Serves as a resource nurse.
• Communicates effectively with physicians.
• Implements surgeons' preferences in surgical procedures.
• Utilizes conflict resolution and negotiation skills appropriately.
• Makes rounds and responds to patient/family requests for assistance in a timely manner.
• Teaches families and patients based on identified health needs.
• Facilitates a multi-disciplinary care delivery system.
• Participates in the improvement process of quality patient care.
• Responsible postoperatively for assisting in the safe delivery of the patient to the recovery room.
• Communicates to appropriate health care personnel and family members performing follow-up care to evaluate the patient.
• Responsible preoperatively for interviewing the surgical patient for a comprehensive health history.
• Performs nursing physical assessments, educating the patient and offering emotional support.
• Evaluates the needs of the patient and of the families.
• Utilizes available resources to assist staff in providing patient education.
• Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Clinical practice accurately reflects Code of Ethics, the NJ Board of Nursing regulations, AORN Standards of care, the New Jersey Department of Health regulations, JCAHO, and institutional policies and procedures providing for effective and safe patient/customer care.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees