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Cynet Health is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for perioperative services in California. The RNFA will assist the primary surgeon, coordinate patient care, and ensure infection control and quality standards during surgical procedures.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years scrub and circulate experience in acute care, completion of an approved RNFA course, and current BLS/ACLS certifications. CNOR and PALS are preferred.
Profession: Registered Nurse First Assistant
Specialty: Perioperative Services
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating Shift
Hours per Shift: 4 x 10 hours
Experience: Minimum of three years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility
License: Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationCertified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (preferred)Professional Liability Insurance (PLI)
Must-Have: Completion of an approved didactic RNFA course
Description:This position performs the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
The individual coordinates, manages, provides, and delegates patient care.
Responsibilities include meeting established Standards of Nursing Practice and promoting cooperation among the healthcare team.
The RNFA will assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical procedures.
This role operates within the policies and guidelines established by the facility and reports directly to the Director of Perioperative Services.
The RNFA is an expanded role of the Registered Nurse and is accountable for exemplifying leadership and professionalism in the implementation of the role.
Essential functions include ensuring patients' personal needs are met.
The RNFA assists in reducing noise levels on the nursing unit and participates in the Standards of Conduct.
Teamwork is emphasized to assure all patients have their needs met while maintaining privacy.
Documentation must be clear, concise, and legible, and reports should be delivered effectively.
The RNFA completes all assigned quality monitors as directed.
Infection control guidelines must be followed, and history/physical assessments must be obtained according to unit-specific nursing protocols.
The RNFA reviews medical history and physical examinations, identifying abnormal diagnostic data and reporting it to the appropriate personnel.
The position provides necessary information for timely discharge planning.
Recognizing signs of cardiac or respiratory distress and demonstrating knowledge in emergency situations is crucial.
Medication administration and charting must align with hospital policies and the patient's six rights.
The RNFA implements and assists others in educational planning and assesses patients' educational needs.
Intraoperative competency includes manual dexterity, suturing, and providing hemostasis.
The RNFA assists in developing and educating new staff members and participates in staff meetings.
Education, training, and competencies for department-specific skills should be completed.
Successful adaptation to changes in the unit, environment, and workflow is essential.
The RNFA ensures that all patient charge items are documented correctly and utilizes department resources appropriately.
Other job-related duties may be assigned as needed.
The organization is committed to the safety and well-being of associates and patients, requiring all associates to receive required vaccinations.
Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Participation in E-Verify is part of the employment process.