RN First Assistant - ACC Irvine Operating Room - FT, Days

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN First Assistant (RFNA) functions in an expanded perioperative nursing role that works collaboratively with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA adheres to standardized procedures, directly assists under the surgeon’s direction, and may provide advanced assistance and further refinements of perioperative nursing practice requiring delegated medical functions having completed the advanced training, education, skills, judgment, and RFNA certification. Provides comprehensive care and nursing management and is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care through the continuum of perioperative care. Functions as an RNFA during operative and other invasive procedures as defined by the privileges that have been granted. This includes preoperative assessment, intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant techniques, and postoperative patient management of surgical patients in collaboration with the healthcare team members. Coordinates the overall care of patient between surgeon, anesthesiologist, and room staff. Does not perform the function of circulating or scrub nurse while functioning as the RNFA. Maintains practice in accordance with organizational standards, scope of practice, credentials, privileges, experience, education, and competency verification.

Requirements

Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the “AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs” with continued maintenance of the certification
Strong ability to read, write, and verbally communicate effectively in English
Required to work under Standardized Procedures for medical functions and be approved by the IDP and Credentials Committees
Prior to assisting with robotic surgery, completion of the da Vinci ® system didactic and practical skills training session covering the robotic system components and its proper use is required
Must possess the skill, knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Minimum two (2) years diversified clinical experience as a perioperative registered nurse
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RFNA)
Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques relative to operative procedures
Demonstrated organization, critical and rational thinking, multitasking and ability to synthesize information and think through issues, directions and objectives calmly and logically
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
Demonstrated cognitive, psychomotor, and skills and ability for accountability and responsibility for identifying and meeting the needs of perioperative patients
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to function independently as a RN in the operating room as needed
Demonstrated ability to determine appropriate course of action in complex situations
Demonstrated ability and experience in identifying and meeting the needs of perioperative patients
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Basic Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field
Current Certified Operating Room/Peri-operative Nursing (CNOR) accredited certification
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families

Responsibilities

Functions as an RNFA during operative and other invasive procedures as defined by the privileges that have been granted.
Provides preoperative assessment.
Performs intraoperative surgical first assistant techniques.
Provides postoperative patient management of surgical patients in collaboration with the healthcare team members.
Coordinates the overall care of patient between surgeon, anesthesiologist, and room staff.
Maintains practice in accordance with organizational standards, scope of practice, credentials, privileges, experience, education, and competency verification.