RNFA-OR Surgery-Riverside

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We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope, learn, grow and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

The RNFA will work under the direction and direct supervision of the surgeon. The RNFA has acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment and skills specific to the role of RNFA and works in collaboration with the surgeon and other healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• 15% Preoperative patient management – perform nursing assessments and preoperative evaluations and communicate the plan of care.
• 15% Postoperative patient management – participate in postoperative rounds and discharge planning.
• 70% Intraoperative performance – work under the “direction of the surgeon” and be within Surgical Services.
• Functions as a First Assist to the Primary Surgeon – assist with closure of body planes, wound layers, subcutaneous and skin closures; inject local anesthetic; participate in tissue desiccation; provide hemostasis; place laparoscopic trocars; coordinate camera or robotic instruments; activate cautery and operate the electrosurgical unit; perform specialized tissue handling and dissection techniques.
• Out Of Scope Behaviors – cannot be the sole provider during the surgical timeout, cannot perform the initial incision, cannot mark the surgical site, cannot independently write orders, cannot be involved in any other role during the surgical procedure scrub or circulator.

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• CNOR – Certified Nurse Operating Room – Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)
• RNFA – Registered Nurse First Assist – Competency and Credentialing Institute
• RN – Registered Nurse – Ohio Board of Nursing

Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques related to the operative procedures in which RNFA will be 1st assisting.

Variable

40

Surgery Main

• If your passion is to work in a caring environment
• If you believe that learning is a life‑long process
• If you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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