Registered Nurse First Assistant
8 days ago
Rochester
Job Description Position Summary The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) exemplifies the attributes of a Lindsay House Surgery Center nurse and reflects the mission, vision, and values of the center. Adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and AAACH accreditation standards. The RNFA is a registered professional nurse who has completed an approved RNFA course and functions as a first assistant during surgical procedures in order to assist the surgeon. The RNFA is directly supervised by the surgeon and performs functions specifically identified and consistent with training received. Works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub person. Duties and Responsibilities • Demonstrates clinical expertise and in-depth knowledge in direct patient care activities, • Integrates theoretical knowledge base and clinical expertise in decision making, • Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action, • Performs preoperative patient assessment and teaching as required, • Applies principles of asepsis and infection control in a skillful manner, • Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to operative procedures, • Performs positioning, prepping and draping of the patient including placement of urinary drainage catheter, • Provides homeostasis by coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, handling and/or cutting tissue and by other means as directed by the surgeon, • Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques, • Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon; sutures the subcutaneous tissue and skin Duties and Responsibilities (continued) • Applies surgical dressings and garments, • Assists with transfer of the patient from the operating room, • Assist with room turnover, • Practices within limitations of preparation and experience, • Will function in the scrub / circulator role when RNFA role is not needed, • Physical ability to lift, push, pull and move at least 35 pounds, • Maintains RNFA | CNOR certification, • Maintains competency consistent with AORN's competency statements Demonstrates the following professional attributes: • Exemplifies a professional image in appearance, manner and presentation, • Advocate for patients and their significant key others, co-workers, the community and the nursing profession, • Consistently demonstrates accountability, • Serves as subject matter expert | resource for OR staff members, • Participates in formal and informal education of nursing and non-nursing personnel, • Integrates research and recognized expert sources into practice and education of others, • Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others, • Assumes a leadership role in professional activities, • Collaborates with management in problem solving and decision making, • Serves as a role model for "Patients First", • Patient care | age specific responsibilities and qualifications for young adults 17 and older, • Participates in departmental quality monitoring program, • Incorporates/recommends changes into practice Qualifications Required: • RN Licensure from accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred, • CNOR Certification, • RNFA Certification, • CPR | HCP, • ACLS • Minimum 2 years as an RNFA specializing in plastic surgery required Schedule • The per-diem RNFA will be scheduled 1-2 days per month, as needed., • The Surgery Center is open Monday - Friday. Benefits • Medical Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • FSA- Flexible Spending Account, • HSA – Health Savings Account, • Life Insurance – Employer paid- 1.5x annual pay, • Paid Family Leave, • 3-Weeks Paid Vacation annually, • 401k Safe Harbor Plan (after 60 days), • 10 paid Holidays, • Employee Discounts, • Work Anniversary Milestones- Employee Bonus -1 year/5 year/15 year/20 year/25 year, • Quarterly Employee Feedback Survey Note: All duties and responsibilities stated are essential job functions. Staff members may be required to perform additional job-related duties as assigned by management. It is the policy of Vito Quatela, MD, PLLC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.