PRN Surgical First Assist- SA, RNFA, or Physician Assistant

University Hospitals; Parma; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Surgical Assistant, RNFA, or Physician Assistant for a PRN role at a leading medical center. This position involves providing critical support during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with a dedicated team to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in surgical assistance and a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care. Join a dynamic environment where your skills will contribute to optimal patient outcomes and professional development opportunities abound.

Competenze

• Experience in surgical assistance required.
• Knowledge of patient care protocols and safety standards.

Mansioni

• Provide intraoperative technical functions as a first assistant.
• Perform patient assessments and collaborate with healthcare providers.

Conoscenze

Surgical first assist experience

Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology

Patient assessment skills

Leadership and management skills

Formazione

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physician Assistant (PA)

RNFA certification

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Seeking an experienced Surgical Assistant, RNFA, or Physician Assistant for a PRN role at UH Parma Medical Center. Surgical first assist experience required.

Surgical Assistant

The Surgical Assistant works under the supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions to assist the surgeon in performing safe operations with optimal patient outcomes. They perform preoperative and postoperative duties to meet the needs of the patient during the perioperative period, providing technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.

What you will do - Surgical Assistant

• Provide intraoperative technical functions in all facets of the first assistant role.
• Display knowledge of human anatomy and physiology while delivering safe patient care.
• Establish and maintain a safe perioperative environment.
• Support the perioperative area or perform other duties as assigned.

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality patient care, increasing access, and enhancing patient satisfaction. Tasks performed by a PA are as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity-specific Medical Bylaws.

What You Will Do - Physician Assistant

• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients and customers (10%).
• Build positive relationships with co-workers (10%).
• Take responsibility for self-development and support a learning environment (10%).
• Demonstrate commitment to the hospital’s mission and values (10%).
• Perform patient assessments and assign diagnoses based on assessment data and current research (20%).
• Establish care plans and implement interventions according to care protocols, standards, and research (15%).
• Collaborate with other healthcare providers in an interdisciplinary approach (5%).
• Contribute to educational development of staff, patients, and families (5%).
• Demonstrate leadership and effective management skills (5%).
• Provide education through role modeling and in-services to promote professionalism (5%).
• Advance professional development through self-directed learning and continuing education (5%).

RNFA

The RNFA works under the supervision of the attending physician to assess, manage, and evaluate the surgical patient during the perioperative period. They provide technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.

What You Will Do - RNFA

• Apply the nursing process in all aspects of the nurse first assistant role.
• Display knowledge of human anatomy and physiology while ensuring patient safety.
• Establish and maintain a safe perioperative environment.
• Provide educational opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students, and others involved in surgery and patient management.
• Utilize ongoing data collection to support research and improve patient care quality.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Refer to departmental documentation during orientation for specific duties.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with policies and training.