RNFA RN

Job Details The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is under the supervision of the CV Specialty Coordinator/Heart & Vascular Service Line Adm when not serving in the role of as RNFA in the sterile field. When in the sterile field, the RN First Assistant practices perioperative nursing under the supervision of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of the perioperative experience. The RNFAs role is to carry out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The ideal candidate will have strong sense of urgency and accountability, with a notable pride in self and drive for excellence. Job Requirements A minimum of 24 hours demonstrated proficiency in scrubbing and circulating. Unit Specific Information Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles. Provides for exceptional patient and coworker experiences by following our standards of practice of always using positive language. Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team. Promotes a positive work environment with the OR team. Collaborates with all members of the OR team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient information in a comprehensive manner. Exhibits open and professional communication. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the nursing care of patients undergoing surgical intervention. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs. Documents care according to the requirements of hospital policy. Completes charges according to hospital policy. Maintains an accurate implant log meeting all the requirements of hospital policy. Demonstrates the critical thinking skills to respond in an emergency situation. Provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently, which may include patient with varied and complex needs. Demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, performing procedures and managing emergencies, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights. Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families, and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on a plan of care. Contributes to teamwork by awareness of overall unit acuity, consistently offering assistance, and responding positively to requests for assistance. Collaborates to foster healthy relationships in the work environment. Seeks guidance from and offers guidance to interprofessional healthcare team. Advocates on the patient and/or family behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources. Provides and modifies care to complex patients and coordinates care with the interprofessional team based on evaluation of the patients condition, supported by accurate documentation. Improves quality and safety, through peer-to-peer accountability, reporting near misses, and collaborating with the interprofessional healthcare team. Able to set-up and troubleshoot Operating Room equipment including but not limited to electrocautery, bipolar devices, suctions, drills, video equipment, lasers, microscopes, headlights, surgical lights, OR tables, and Robotic. Additional Details Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A