We are seeking a First Assist Registered Nurse to perform an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 6:30am to 3:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Monitors patients’ response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
• Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. 
• Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions. Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes. Systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Current and valid state RN License. BSN Preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS Preferred. 4. PALS Preferred.
• Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub and circulator roles. Preferred experience in all specialties.
• Completion of a recognized training program in an RN First Assistant Program recognized by NIFA.
• Certification as an RN First Assistant within one year following meeting the required hours for certification.
• CNOR certification upon hire and must be maintain

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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