RN- Registered Nurse First Assist- Outpatient OR- Fairfield

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family entered care in the OR and other areas of Perioperative Services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN First Assist during Operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the Perioperative continuum in accordance withe the scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Functions as a member of the surgical team in room preparation, turnover, and facilitation of the daily surgery schedule.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates anatomy and physiology particular to the requirements of the surgical procedure; creates and maintains a sterile field; provides equipment and supplies based on the patient's needs and physician's preferences; performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts; administers drugs and solutions as prescribed; physiologically monitors patients during surgery; monitors and controls the environment; performs decontamination functions; operates as a RN Circulator as needed
• Collects patient data on a systematic and continuous basis throughout clinical interactions, demonstrating consideration of growth and developmental needs; formulates nursing diagnoses based on health status data and establishes patient care goals based on nursing diagnoses; develops a plan of care that prescribes nursing actions to achieve patient goals; evaluates patient outcomes and measures effectiveness of nursing care. implements nursing actions in transferring the patient according to the prescribed plan
• Performs nursing and First Assist actions that demonstrate accountability including performance improvement. Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as applicable. Use problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members. Serve as an educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to peers, colleagues and others in relation to RNFA activities.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects. Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activates applicable to RN and RNFA activities.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Minimum Education:

2 Year/ Associates Degree with ability to obtain BSN within 3 years of hire

Specialty/Major:

Nursing

Preferred Education:

4 year/ Bachelor’s Degree

Specialty/Major:

Nursing

Licensure/Certification Required:

Current nursing license in the State of Ohio

BLS- through American Heart Association required

RNFA training program completion at time of hire

Minimum qualifications:

2 years of Perioperative RN or RNFA experience

Licensure/Certification Preferred:

Hold national certification in clinical specialty or leadership within 6 months of eligibility