RN First Assist

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Job Description

Additional Job Information

• Open Heart Pay

• Sign-On Bonus Eligible $10,000

• Relocation Assistance Eligible

• 40 Hours per Week

• On Call 10 Days per Month - Heart Team

• Monday - Friday

• 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

• 10 Hour Shifts, 4 Days per Week

• Shadow during the interview process and meet our team

• Free employee parking

• Benefits begin on first day of employment

• Learn about Boone Health OR

Overview

Job Summary

Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member. Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure. Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.

• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the peri- operative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.

• Monitors patient’s response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice.  Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA. Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions. Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes.

• Systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.

• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning. Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities. Evaluates their practice in context with current professional practice standards, rules and regulations. Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues and others.

• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions.

• Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree:  Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing

• Experience:  2-5 Years

• Supervisor Experience:  No Experience

• Licenses & Certifications:  RN

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree:  Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

• Licenses & Certifications:  CNOR

• Licenses & Certifications:  Certified RN First Assist

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer