RNFA -Surgery

In-Office | Lodi, CA, United States
Day Shift/CNOR Required/M-F  with after-hours. Call:
Nights, weekends, and holidays/1-2 years of experience as an RNFA/CNOR Required--CVOR Optional.
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries.

The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

RNFA
-Surgery
Talented Medical Solutions
Contract
In-Office | Lodi, CA, United States
Day Shift/CNOR Required/M-F  with after-hours. Call:
Nights, weekends, and holidays/1-2 years of experience as an RNFA/CNOR Required--CVOR Optional.
Centered in the heart of San Joaquin County, Lodi Memorial has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1952. We are comprised of a 190-bed hospital, 17 medical offices, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Lodi and the surrounding areas. Lodi is known for its small-town charm, extensive vineyards and delicious local restaurants and bakeries.

The allure of Lodi's close-knit community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as a quick drive to Lake Tahoe or the Northern California coast.

• Organizes and facilitates the patient while in the Operating Room (OR).
• Coordinates the overall care of patient between surgeon, anesthesiologist and room staff.
• Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted.
• Participates in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with the healthcare team members in the preoperative location.
• Regularly demonstrates subject matter expertise regarding medication, treatment and patient care standards.

• Education and
  
  Work Experience:
  
  Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards:
  Required
• Two years' perioperative nursing experience:
  Preferred
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice:
  Required
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification in the state of practice:
  Preferred
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification:
  Required
• Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Status (PEARS)/Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Preferred
• Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) membership:
  Preferred
• Facility Specific License/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
  Required

• Performs circulating and scrubbing duties.
• Verbally confirms surgical site/side before induction of anesthesia.
• Accurately performs all sponge, needle, sharp and instrument counts at appropriate time and according to department policy.
• Handles and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Clamps blood vessels, coagulates bleeding points, ligates vessels, and performs other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Sutures muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Places drains as surgically indicated.
• Assists with cannulation and decannulation procedures, if indicated.
• Assists with transferring the patient to and from the operating room, positioning, prepping and draping.
• Provides patient with safe and aseptic environment by applying the principles of…