PRN Surgical Nurse First Assistant

2 weeks ago


Chardon, Ohio, United States Beacon Orthopaedic Partners MSO LLC Full time
Job Overview

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) operates under the direct oversight of the administrative team. This role requires the development of specialized technical skills that empower the RNFA to assist surgeons with intricate intraoperative tasks that exceed the standard practice of registered nurses lacking specific RNFA training. The RNFA is responsible for delivering direct patient care throughout the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases.

Key Responsibilities

Preoperative Duties:
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive preoperative care for surgical patients.
- Conduct thorough interviews to gather detailed health histories of surgical patients.
- Perform nursing assessments as an RNFA.
- Provide patient education and emotional support.
- Continuously assess the needs of both the patient and surgical team throughout the procedure.
- Serve as a resource for the surgical team regarding necessary procedures and equipment.

Intraoperative Duties:
- Work alongside other healthcare team members to formulate, coordinate, and execute a tailored perioperative care plan.
- Uphold patient dignity while advocating for their needs.
- Assist the anesthesia provider as required.
- Aid in patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping.
- Implement aseptic techniques and infection control measures.
- Possess extensive knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques to effectively collaborate with the surgeon.
- Provide necessary exposure using appropriate instruments and techniques.
- Assist in tissue handling and dissection in conjunction with the surgeon.
- Collaborate with the surgeon to achieve hemostasis through clamping, coagulating, and ligating vessels.
- Suture various tissue layers in partnership with the surgeon.
- Place drains as indicated by surgical requirements.
- Evaluate nursing care outcomes and ensure seamless communication of patient information to recovery staff.
- Apply dressings, secure drains, and utilize binders as necessary.

Postoperative Duties:
- Facilitate the safe transfer of patients to the recovery area.
- Communicate essential information to recovery staff regarding dressings, drains, and other pertinent details.



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