RN FIRST ASST CERT

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The registered Nurse First Assistant provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformational Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing. This role involves assessing patient condition, developing and implementing individualized plans of care, and collaborating with patients and their resources. The RN First Assistant will interview patients in the pre-operative holding area, order necessary tests, and perform various surgical preparatory procedures under physician supervision. They will also assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, draping, wound exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, instrument use, suturing, and wound cleaning. Additionally, the role includes assisting PACU nursing staff with post-operative care, evaluating patient outcomes, documenting care, and educating patients and families. The position also requires participation in quality improvement activities and adherence to hospital policies and procedures, as well as state and professional standards. Demonstrating knowledge of unit-specific equipment and supplies, and providing a safe environment for patients, families, and caregivers are also key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Current Michigan License to practice as a CRNFA
BCLS
ACLS within 6 months of hire
Graduated from an RNFA program accepted by the certification Board of Peri-operative nursing
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital caregivers.
Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.

Nice To Haves

Diversified background in scrubbing circulating and CNOR certification
Two or more years of experience with Endovein Harvesting

Responsibilities

Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence based practice.
Develops and updates an individualized plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaborates with patient and their available resources.
Implements purposeful plan of care, reflecting the uniqueness of each patient.
Interviews patients in pre-operative holding area in collaboration with nursing staff, primary surgeon and anesthesia department, ordering lab work or diagnostic evaluations as indicated.
Under Physician supervision, can perform other related duties as assigned, within scope of licensure.
Performs surgical preparatory procedures.
Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation and draping.
Provides wound exposure.
Proper handling and cutting of tissue.
Provides hemostasis.
Properly uses instruments.
Suturing.
Cleaning of surgical area and application of dressing.
Assists PACU nursing staff in post-operative patient care, evaluates patient outcomes and response to care, revising plan as needed.
Documents assessment, plan, all care given and patient responses in the patient's record.
Educates patient/family according to assessed need using mutual participation model.
Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation quality improvement activities within department, health system and / or community.
Performs nursing activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA scope and standards of practice.
Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used in delivery for the highest quality patient care.
Provides a safe environment for patient, family and all other caregivers.