RN First Assistant - Operating Room - Day

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN First Assistant to join their surgical team. In this vital role, you will provide primary surgical assistance, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the operative process. Your responsibilities will include preoperative assessments, assisting with positioning, and using surgical instruments with precision. This position offers a chance to enhance your skills in a collaborative environment, contributing to the well-being of surgical patients. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

Qualifications

• 2 years of perioperative nursing experience required.
• Must have knowledge of surgical anatomy and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary surgical assistance during operative procedures.
• Evaluates patients pre- and postoperatively and develops care plans.

Skills

Asepsis and infection control

Surgical anatomy knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Wound care and suturing

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Schedule

Full Time: 40 Hours/Week

Hours: (4) 10-hour Shifts 7am - 5:30pm

Weekend and Holiday Rotation Required

On Call Required with 30 Minute Response Time

Department Information

https://www.joinwellspan.org/orcareers/

General Summary

As a RN First Assistant, performs a variety of duties in the operative treatment of surgical patients. Intraoperatively, practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops a nursing care plan based on assessment. Assists in positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient. Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. Evaluates the patient postoperatively and participates in discharge planning. Performs other medical services as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops and communicates a patient plan of care based on assessment.
• Assists in positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
• Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
• Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively.
• Communicates information to the post-anesthesia care unit.
• Communicates information to the family as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient postoperatively and participates in discharge planning.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit-based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house-wide RN requirements.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age-specific data and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety by complying with all applicable regulations and reporting actual and potential errors.
• Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Participates in professional activities and medical education to maintain national certification.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Attends meetings as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree (exception for those practicing prior to January 1, 2020) or
• Bachelors Degree required for anyone who started practicing after January 1, 2020.

Work Experience:

• 2 years perioperative nursing experience in both a scrub and circulating role.

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Certified Perioperative Nurse Upon Hire Required
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant within 1-1/2 years Preferred and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Courses and Training:

• Successful completion of an RNFA program that includes a didactic and at least 120 hours of clinical component. Upon Hire Required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA clinical practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the RNFA assists.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Demonstrates ability to function effectively and harmoniously as a team member.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy