Surgical First Assistant, RNFA or Physician Assistant

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Surgical First Assistant, RNFA, or Physician Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will work closely with attending physicians to provide essential support during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. You will apply your knowledge of human anatomy and surgical techniques to assist in various capacities, while also engaging in patient assessments and care planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment, where your skills and expertise will be valued in enhancing patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Completion of required accredited programs for Surgical Assistant and RNFA.
• 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience and PA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance in surgical procedures and maintain patient safety.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Informatics Technology skills

Leadership skills

Hand/eye coordination

Computer skills

Education

Accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Master's Degree from accredited PA program

Graduation from accredited RN Program

Completion of state-approved RNFA program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Surgical First Assistant, RNFA or Physician Assistant (250001KT)

The Surgical Assistant works under the direction and supervision of the attending physician to provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to meet the needs of the patient during the perioperative period. Provides technical 1st and 2nd assistance for surgical procedures.

What you will do - Surgical Assistant

• Provides intraoperative technical functions in all facets of the first assistant role.
• Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
• Supports the perioperative area or other duties as assigned per entity.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for providing quality care for patients and increasing patient access and satisfaction. Standard tasks to be performed by a PA as specified by the Ohio State Board of Medicine and UH entity specific Medical Bylaws.

What You Will Do - Physician Assistant

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers (10%)
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with co-workers (10%)
• Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment (10%)
• Displays commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values (10%)
• Performs patient assessment and assigns diagnosis based on recorded assessment data and current scientific and current research (20%)
• Establishes plan of care and implements interventions in accordance with care paths, protocols, and standards of care and current research (15%)
• Collaborates with other health care providers in an interdisciplinary approach to provide care to the patient and family (5%)
• Contributes to the educational development of staff, patients, family, and self (5%)
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management (5%)
• Provides education through role modeling and in-services to meet identified learning needs and to promote professionalism (5%)
• Advances own professional development through self-directed learning, continuing education, and participation in peer review (5%)

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

What You Will Do - RNFA

• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse first assistant role.
• Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative procedural environment.
• Offers education development opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students, and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
• Utilizes ongoing data collection perioperative, procedural, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education - Surgical Assistant

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program (Required)
• Master's Degree from an accredited PA educational program (Required)

Education - RNFA

• Graduation from an accredited RN Program (Required)
• Completion of state-approved RNFA program (Required)

Work Experience - Surgical Assistant

• Physician relations experience strongly preferred (Preferred)

Work Experience - RNFA

• 2+ years Perioperative nursing experience (Required)
• 1+ years as a PA (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - Surgical Assistant

• Excellent interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of equipment with the ability to troubleshoot issues for resolution (Required proficiency)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities - RNFA

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, proper use of all instruments and equipment used during CT surgery procedures (Required proficiency)
• High degree of hand/eye coordination and uniform mental attention (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated leadership skills (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationships (Required proficiency)
• Computer skills to access patient medical data from UHHS mainframe (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook (Required proficiency)
• Demonstrated skills related to Informatics Technology (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications - Surgical Assistant

• National certification from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (Required Upon Hire) or
• National certification from Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA) (Required Upon Hire) or
• National certification from American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA) (Required Upon Hire)

Licenses and Certifications - RNFA

• Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse first assistant prior to April 1, 1998 and who holds as of October 1, 1998 certification as a CNOR (Required)

Licenses and Certifications - Physician Assistant

• Physician Assistant (PA) (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (Preferred)
• Passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (Required)
• Practice with a supervising physician (Required Upon Hire)
• Maintain national PA Certification (Required)