RN, First Assistant

MemorialCare•Laguna Hills, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a member of the surgical team. The RNFA practices in collaboration with, and under the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase. The RNFA utilizes the nursing process and AORN nursing practice standards. The RNFA functions as an Operating Room Circulator or RN scrub when not assigned the RNFA role. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning care/intervention, teaching patients/families, implementing treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluating care rendered. The RNFA must use effective oral communication and document data relevant to the care of the patients. The RNFA utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, and psychosocial or spiritual needs in the patient’s plan of care. The RNFA contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RNFA collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Requirements

Current California RN License required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Masters preferred
NPI Number from NPPES required
One plus years of RNFA experience preferred; In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with evidence of completion of an RNFA training program with preceptorship.
Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department.
Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card
Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card
Current Nurse Operating Room Certification
Current RNFA Certification

Nice To Haves

Specialty Certification preferred
Computer, internet, order entry, and word processing experience preferred

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process and AORN standards as a framework for the management of patient care.
Demonstrates leadership and serves as a link between the surgical suite and the rest of the hospital to provide continuity of care during the intra-operative phase of surgery.
Prioritizes essential functions to focus on the needs of the surgical patient.
Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.
Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and Operating Room technique.
Provides exposure through appropriate use of surgical instrumentation, suctioning and sponging techniques.
Works in collaboration with the surgeon on coagulation, sutures muscles, fascia, and subcutaneous skin tissue.
Demonstrates the ability to function in the role of the Operating Room Circulator or Scrub when not assigned to the RNFA role.
Ability to be at work and be on time.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Ability to prioritize and multitask