MemorialCare
RN, First Assistant - Surgery Services
MemorialCare, Laguna Woods, California, United States, 92637
Title: RN, First AssistantLocation:
Laguna Hills, CADepartment: Surgery Services (OR)Status: Full-TimeShift: Variable/Days (10hrs.)Pay Range*: $63.20 hr. - $99.19 hr.Bonus: $10,000.00MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a member of the surgical team. The RNFA practices in collaboration with, and under the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning care/intervention, teaching patients/families, implementing treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluating care rendered.The RNFA must use effective oral communication and document data relevant to the care of the patients. The RNFA utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, and psychosocial or spiritual needs in the patient’s plan of care. The RNFA contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.In addition, the RNFA collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the JobUtilizes the nursing process and AORN standards as a framework for the management of patient care.Demonstrates leadership and serves as a link between the surgical suite and the rest of the hospital to provide continuity of care during the intra-operative phase of surgery.Prioritizes essential functions to focus on the needs of the surgical patient.Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material.Demonstrates good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.Demonstrates tact, sensitivity, and discretion.Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and Operating Room technique.Provides exposure through appropriate use of surgical instrumentation, suctioning and sponging techniques.Works in collaboration with the surgeon on coagulation, sutures muscles, fascia, and subcutaneous skin tissue.Demonstrates the ability to function in the role of the Operating Room Circulator or Scrub when not assigned to the RNFA role.Ability to be at work and be on time.Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.Ability to prioritize and multitask.*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Current California RN License.Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Masters preferred.One plus years of RNFA experience.Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department.Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card.Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card.Current Nurse Operating Room Certification.Current RNFA Certification.Specialty Certification preferred.Computer, internet, order entry, and word processing experience preferred.
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Laguna Hills, CADepartment: Surgery Services (OR)Status: Full-TimeShift: Variable/Days (10hrs.)Pay Range*: $63.20 hr. - $99.19 hr.Bonus: $10,000.00MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability.Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a member of the surgical team. The RNFA practices in collaboration with, and under the direction of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning care/intervention, teaching patients/families, implementing treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluating care rendered.The RNFA must use effective oral communication and document data relevant to the care of the patients. The RNFA utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, and psychosocial or spiritual needs in the patient’s plan of care. The RNFA contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.In addition, the RNFA collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the JobUtilizes the nursing process and AORN standards as a framework for the management of patient care.Demonstrates leadership and serves as a link between the surgical suite and the rest of the hospital to provide continuity of care during the intra-operative phase of surgery.Prioritizes essential functions to focus on the needs of the surgical patient.Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material.Demonstrates good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient-family-significant other expectations.Demonstrates tact, sensitivity, and discretion.Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and Operating Room technique.Provides exposure through appropriate use of surgical instrumentation, suctioning and sponging techniques.Works in collaboration with the surgeon on coagulation, sutures muscles, fascia, and subcutaneous skin tissue.Demonstrates the ability to function in the role of the Operating Room Circulator or Scrub when not assigned to the RNFA role.Ability to be at work and be on time.Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.Ability to prioritize and multitask.*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.Current California RN License.Bachelor’s degree in nursing or Masters preferred.One plus years of RNFA experience.Ability to fulfill the on-call requirement of the department.Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card.Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card.Current Nurse Operating Room Certification.Current RNFA Certification.Specialty Certification preferred.Computer, internet, order entry, and word processing experience preferred.
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