RN First Assist
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Job Location:
Dothan, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join us as a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Surgery- FULL Time position at Flowers Hospital
Unit: Surgery Operating Room (OR) multiple specialties welcome
Shift: Days 810 or 12 hour shifts available Rotating Call Schedule
Student Loan Contribution: Up to 20k
Other incentives include: Medical Vision Dental 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles
Must live withing 30 mins of Flowers Hospital to meet call requirements
Department: A high-volume comprehensive surgical service designed to deliver exceptional patient care across a wide range of specialties. With 28 operating rooms including 2 dedicated endoscopy rooms and 2 cystoscopy rooms our surgical suite supports both inpatient and outpatient procedures in a state-of-the-art environment.
Core Surgical Specialties include: General Orthopedic/ Spinal Bariatric Cardiovascular Urologic Gynecologic ENT Reconstructive Cosmetic and Neurological
Job Summary
The RN First Assist (RNFA) provides advanced perioperative nursing care assisting surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role includes preoperative intraoperative and postoperative responsibilities supporting a variety of surgical specialties and units. The RNFA collaborates with multidisciplinary teams utilizing advanced skills in tissue handling wound management and surgical techniques while maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.
Essential Functions
- Provides advanced surgical assistance to the operating surgeon including tissue handling suturing and wound management.
- Collaborates with the surgical team to plan implement and evaluate individualized perioperative care plans.
- Ensures the operative field is maintained aseptically adhering to infection control protocols and surgical standards.
- Assesses patient needs preoperatively and postoperatively providing education and emotional support as needed.
- Monitors and manages intraoperative patient status responding to changes and communicating effectively with the surgical team.
- Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of perioperative care in compliance with organizational policies.
- Provides mentorship and education to nursing staff and students promoting best practices in perioperative care.
- Collaborates with various units and specialties to provide RNFA support tailored to specific surgical procedures and patient populations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- 2-4 years of perioperative nursing experience in an operating room setting required
- 1-2 years of experience as a certified RN First Assist providing intraoperative surgical assistance preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of surgical techniques aseptic principles and perioperative nursing practices.
- Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficiency in surgical instruments technologies and documentation systems.
- Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement in the surgical setting.
Licenses and Certifications
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required and
- CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required and
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
- CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred
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