Registered Nurse First Assistant - CVOR - Days - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is expanding its cardiac surgery team and is seeking a dedicated RNFA to join their collaborative environment. In this role, you will provide crucial support during various cardiac procedures, ensuring exceptional patient care for high-acuity patients. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain world-class experience in advanced surgical interventions, with a focus on professional growth and development. Join a top-ranked program that values your expertise and commitment to making a difference in the lives of patients and their families. This is your chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes quality in patient care, education, and research.

Benefits

Relocation Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Collaborative Work Environment

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Must possess RNFA State of Tennessee License and CNOR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the OR.
• Analyze patient care information to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Utilize nursing process to evaluate patient progress and apply interventions.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Technical Assistance

Education

Nursing Degree

Graduate from a First Assistant School

Tools

Evidence-Based Practice

Patient Assessment Tools

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

MOR Cardiac Surgery 20

Job Summary:

Vanderbilt Hospital is expanding! We are hiring an RNFA for the Cardiac Operating Room.

In this role, you will operate as an RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assistant for individuals undergoing various cardiac surgery procedures.

SHIFT

Three 12-hour shifts each week. Shifts will be scheduled in the Monday-Friday range. Must be available for on-call shifts (must be within 30 minutes of the OR when on-call).

Relocation bonus available for eligible candidates. Details to be discussed in interview.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

The environment in the Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) is friendly, patient-centered, and collaborative with the other members of the interdisciplinary surgical team. Here you will care for adult patients who are being treated for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease as well as heart transplants. The patient population is unique because these are high acuity patients, often turned down for surgery at other medical centers.

One of the perks of working in this area is gaining world-class experience in a vast array of surgical interventions. RN First Assistants in this area are successful because they have initiative, critical thinking skills, and care deeply for patients. Orientation uses didactic learning and simulation-based training to enhance the preceptorship experience and provide each nurse a safe space for learning.

WE ENCOURAGE PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

If your career goal is to become a clinical expert in the field of cardiovascular surgery, Cardiac, Thoracic, & Vascular Surgery can help with this by providing you the opportunity to see and do procedures that most other hospitals do not perform.

U.S. News & World Report ranks us among the top 20 programs in the country for heart care, and we are the only top-ranked cardiology and cardiac surgery program in Tennessee. Vanderbilt University Medical Center is ranked the #1 adult hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville.

In 2020, Vanderbilt University Medical Center performed more heart transplants than any other center in the world — 124 adult hearts, 23 pediatric hearts, and VUMC’s first heart-lung transplant since 2006.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Nursing degree
• RNFA State of Tennessee License
• CNOR Certification
• Graduate from a First Assistant school

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse assistant role.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Evidence-Based Practice (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur. Shares knowledge with peers and other clinical team members independently.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations.
• Care Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work.
• Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Operating Room Care (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of operating room care in practical applications of a difficult nature.

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Delivers projects/assignments that have a direct impact on goals/objectives of the unit/department that the job is in.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts extensive analysis of situations or data to resolve numerous, complex issues; may involve the input/work of others.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Has in-depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas.
• Team Interaction: May lead mid-sized projects; coaches and guides team members.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

3 years

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.