Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist (RNFA) CVORSurgical Services St. Francis Downtown
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Job Location:
Greenville, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
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Days (United States of America)Up to $20000 SIGN ON BONUS
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About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist (RNFA) - CVOR/Surgical Services - St. Francis Downtown
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse First Assistant is responsible for the delivery of patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment identifying and determining the priority of patients/ residents/ clients problems/needs and evaluating the process and outcome of nursing care. The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon in performing invasive or operative procedures in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whom protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. The RNFA must in collaboration with the patient family and health care team members possess and apply knowledge of the procedure and patients intraoperative experience throughout the patients continuum of care addressing their physiological psychological sociocultural and spiritual needs in relationship to
their age and ability to respond.
PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development assessment range of treatment and care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Functions as first and second assistant. Able to function as the primary scrub person during operative procedures.
Maintains aseptic and safe environment in the Operating Room.
Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned.
This position services the following populations: neonate infant childadolescent adult and geriatric.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Collects health data on a systematic and continuous basis through clinical interaction records assessment and consultation with the health care team members demonstrating consideration of growth and developmental needs. Formulates nursing diagnosis based on health status data and establishes patient care goals based on nursing diagnosis.
Develops a plan of care that prescribes nursing actions to achieve patient goals. Implements nursing actions in transferring the patient according to the prescribed plan.
Demonstrates through clinical interaction with patients knowledge of patient and family educational needs. Demonstrates anatomy and physiology particular to the requirements of the surgical procedure.
Creates and maintains a sterile field. Performs sponge sharps and instruments counts. Administers drugs and solutions as prescribed. Monitors and controls the environment. Performs decontamination functions.
Provides equipment and supplies based on the patients needs and physicians preferences. Physiologically monitors the patients during surgery. Evaluates patient outcomes and measures effectiveness of nursing care. Continuously reassesses all components of patient care based on new data.
Performs nursing and first assisting actions that demonstrate accountability including performance improvement. Enhances growth and development through in-services education educational process and learning opportunities including but not limited to pediatrics adolescents adult and geriatric patients.
Under direct supervision of the surgeon responsibilities may include but not limited to handling a variety of tissue providing exposure using surgical instrumentation suturing providing hemostasis and closing tissue and skin.
Prohibitions for the RNFA: transplanting organs or performing a surgical task/procedure which is the primary purpose of surgery.
Performs functions under the direct supervision of the physician and/or resident in the operating room. Retracts during operating procedure. May clamp cut and tie bleeders. May utilize cautery as directed by physician. Demonstrates competency and skill when suturing fascia subcutaneous tissue and skin. Suction surgical wound. May instill irrigation solution under the direction of the physician.
REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Specialty/Major: Graduate from accredited school of nursing
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Required: Current RN license in State of South Carolina or awaiting reciprocity.
BLS required
Preferred:CRNFA
Must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated
Maintains aseptic and safe environment in the Operating Room.
4. Assists in the intra-operative care of the patient by performing technical duties as assigned.
5. This position services the following populations: neonate infant child adolescent adult and geriatric.
Employment Qualifications
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
2. Licensed in the State of South Carolina or awaiting reciprocity.
3. Current CPR certification.
4. Graduate of an RNFA program.
Bon Secours Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
What we offer
- Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurances mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off parental and FMLA leave shot- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Inpatient Surgery - St. Francis - DowntownIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
