Registered Nurse First Assistant; RNFA - Cardiovascular Operating

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)

Call requirements
:
Call requirements are variable dependent upon staffing. Typically, it is one week day call every week and one weekend every 5-6 weeks.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Travel Nurse Pay: $3,745 at 36H, $5,089.00 at 48H ($56/Hour +$ 1,729 Weekly Stipend)

Local Nurse Pay: $100/Hour

Start Date: 05/28/2024

Type of Hire: 14 Week Contract

General

Purpose:

Assumes responsibility and accountability for the nursing assessment and primary care for a selected population of patients within the CVOR specialty. Performs acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills based on principles of cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgeries. Functions under a collaborative practice agreement for delegated medical aspects of care with collaborating physicians. Maintains licensure and certification.

Essential Functions:

• Provides anticipatory guidance, screening, and health education to patients.
• Initiates treatment for patients undergoing cardiovascular, thoracic, and vascular surgeries within the CVOR setting.
• Performs comprehensive health assessments, including obtaining accurate health history and physical examination.
• Orders/Performs selected diagnostic tests and procedures as indicated.
• Interprets clinical findings and develops complete, accurate differential diagnoses/healthcare problems list.
• Identifies and uses available resources to meet healthcare and health education needs of patients.
• Plans appropriate care utilizing community resources and acts as a liaison for continuity of care.
• Prescribes, coordinates, delegates, and evaluates care.
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities and research projects.
• Instructs individuals, families, or groups about health or defined health problems.
• Maintains documentation standards and professionalism in appearance and environment.

Facility Information:

• # of beds: 25
• Type of hospital: Critical access
• Trauma Center: Level IV
• Daily census: 10
• Staffing Ratio: Typically 1 to 4, occasionally 1 to 5 depending on patient admissions and discharges.
• Patient Age Group: Adults-Geriatrics

Experience

Required:

Certified CVOR RNFA with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Heart transplant, cardiac background, vascular, and thoracic expertise required.

Certs

Required:

CVOR RNFA, BCLS

Travel

Experience:

Preferred

Scrubs Provided:
No, any color

EMR: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR

Level One Personnel is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.