RNFA - Perioperative Services - Full Time, Rotating Shift

Adventist Health•Templeton, CA

6d•$55 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

The RN First Assistant (RNFA) performs the professional functions of a Registered Nurse, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; coordinating, managing, providing, and delegating care; and meeting established nursing practice standards. The RNFA assists the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery and works within facility policies and guidelines. The role reports directly to the Director of Perioperative Services and requires leadership and professionalism. This position is represented by CNA. The RNFA is responsible for meeting personal accountabilities under the Tenet Standards of Conduct, Service, People, Quality, Growth, and Cost. The role also supports patient needs, safe and accurate care, effective communication and documentation, staff education, quality monitoring, and appropriate use of resources. Adventist Health requires associates to receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply. The organization participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Graduate of a school of nursing.
Completion certification from an approved didactic RNFA course.
Three years of scrub and circulating experience in an acute care facility.
Annual surgeon review.
Current RN license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy.
Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR).
Current professional liability insurance.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor per AH policy.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; coordinate, manage, provide, and delegate care.
Assist the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgery.
Meet established Standards of Nursing Practice and promote cooperation among the health care team.
Ensure patients’ personal needs are met and work with co-workers to meet patient needs while maintaining patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy.
Document clearly, concisely, and legibly, and deliver clear, concise reports.
Complete assigned quality monitors and follow infection control guidelines.
Obtain history and physical assessments according to unit-specific protocols for all age groups; review medical history, physical examinations, and available assessment data.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and report it to the appropriate person.
Provide information needed for timely discharge planning to appropriate personnel.
Recognize signs and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other emergencies; function effectively in Code Blue and other emergency situations.
Administer and document medications accurately according to hospital policy and the patient’s six rights.
Assess patient education needs and implement or assist with implementation and documentation of planned education.
Demonstrate intraoperative RNFA competency, including manual dexterity, suturing and ligating, providing hemostasis, exposing the surgical site, positioning, prepping, and draping.
Assist with development and education of new staff members; attend and participate in staff meetings; complete required education, training, and competencies.
Adapt successfully to changes in the unit, environment, and workflow.
Ensure patient charge items are charged and documented correctly, use department resources appropriately, and minimize incidental overtime.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.