RNFA - First Assist
RNFA - First Assist
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Job Description
TITLE: RN First Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Perioperative Services
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR JOB TITLE: Director of Perioperative Services
Position Summary
Responsible for the delivery of safe effective and quality patientfamily centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision excision repair of pathology and wound closure throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted.
Essential Functions
- Collaborates and effectively communicates with surgeons anesthesia and staff to promote patient safety.
- Analyzes information develops and implements plan of care evaluates results and make adjustments as needed.
- Integrates experience and critical thinking skills to ensure safe medication delivery.
- Participates in quality improvement activities through identifying implementing and monitoring process changes.
- Knowledgeable of surgical anatomy physiology specific surgical techniques and anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
- Collaborates with the surgeon to perform surgical techniques during the procedure.
- Fills the role of Circulator and Surgical Tech as needed to fill the needs of the department.
Nonessential Functions
- Assists with restocking OR suites as needed.
- Complete daily and monthly tasks and competencies as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Ohio.
- Completion of an AORN accredited RNFA program.
- Obtains CNOR certification upon completion of AORN accredited program.
- Able to work weekends holidays and take call time as required.
- American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Employment Type
Full Time
