RN First Assist - Float

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Float RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assist) is responsible for the planning, executing, directing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. The RNFA will assist in meeting the surgical patient’s needs by utilizing nursing process and ensuring continuity of care during the surgical experience. Will support the philosophy and goals of OSS Orthopedic Hospital.

SCHEDULE:

Traveling across surgical locations in Central PA with OSS providers.

6:30am-5:00pm; (4) shifts/week. No weekends, holidays, or on-call!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and direct patient care in an individual operating room:
• Ensure that proper techniques and practices are used according to accepted standards of practice.
• Supervise other personnel in the room and direct or assist as necessary.
• Perform First Assist duties as required:
• Performs specific tasks according to individual surgeon preference utilizing appropriate techniques, including but not limited to incision and layered closure of surgical sites, providing exposure, achieving hemostasis by means of injection, manual and topical methods, and application of appropriate energy sources, manipulation and dissection/removal of tissues, aides in implanting, securing and/or removal of devices and drains, and applying appropriate dressing material specific to procedure.
• May also perform other procedures under surgeon supervision, such as casting, allograft and implant preparation. Performs additional duties as delegated by the surgeon in cooperation with state and local policy.
• Perform scrub duties as necessary and/or to keep current with skills.
• Set up and maintain the surgical field
• Assist the surgeon by passing instruments during operations.
• Perform all indicated surgical counts.
• Anticipate needs of the operative team and deliver necessary instruments and supplies quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrate knowledge of accurate methods of sterilization and maintains an aseptic controlled environment.
• Transport patients and assist with transferring patients from stretcher to table and vice versa.
• Assist with lifting and positioning patient.
• Perform all circulating duties with efficiency and speed:
• Supervise and assist scrub nurse as necessary.
• Position patients, prepare operative areas, and adjust table to proper position according to standard policies.
• Ensure all supplies and equipment are available in room and provide such supplies and equipment to team as necessary.
• Open all sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic technique.
• Assist surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other personnel as needed to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain counts on sponges, needles, and instruments to ensure no loss of items according to current policy.
• Observe patient for changes in condition.
• Review surgeons’ preference cards for desired medications and verify information with surgeon.
• Ensure all medications are administered and charted according to established policies and procedures.
• Identify and record patient’s response to medication when necessary.
• Care for specimens and cultures as directed by policy and procedure.
• Provide orderly progression of schedule by sending for following patients at proper times and notifying Charge personnel of any changes.
• Accompany patient to post-op and report to nurse on patient, procedure, and special happenings to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist in control and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Report unusual occurrences to the OR Supervisor.
• Contribute to the efficient and productive operations of the Operating Room.
• Perform Assisting duties as deemed appropriate by the physician and under his/her direct supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania and familiar with the Pennsylvania State Nurse Practice Act.
• RNFA education required.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certification or ability to achieve within one year.
• Must have at least (2) years’ experience as an RN. Previous experience in the OR arena required.
• Able to effectively and efficiently make use of time and resources.
• Must be able to plan and organize work.
• Physically and emotionally capable of performing position responsibilities. Manual dexterity is a must.
• Computer proficiency required.
• Have professional and effective communication skills and be able to promote effective communication at all levels.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal continuing education and developmental needs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental, Vision available on the first day of employment
• Disability, and Life Insurance within 90 days
• Company-Paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) plan and profit sharing
• Career Advancement Opportunities