Responsibilities:

Registered nurse first assistant behaviors in the perioperative arena include but are not limited to preoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers, intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant techniques, postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers in the immediate postoperative period and beyond. Functions intraoperatively as a first assistant at surgery only and not concurrently as a scrub person or circulator.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: Diploma or ADN required. Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.
Preferred: BSN.

Experience:

Required: 1 year assisting experience.
Preferred: 3 years circulating experience.

Certifications:

Required: RN, BLS, and CNOR.
Preferred: CRNFA.

Physical Demands:

 

Description Pay Range: $58.52 - $93.93 hourly **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

Welcome to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where you’ll benefit from:

A 59-bed acute primary care facility offering you and your family first-rate health care close to home
A wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach programs
A dedicated team of quality, caring, health care professionals

Position Summary

Provides circulating and/or scrub nurse services in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures.

Primary Duties

Performs pre-operative surgical nursing care management. Performs nursing physical assessments, educates the of the patient and offers emotional support and evaluates patient needs.Performs intra-operative nursing behaviors collaborating with the surgeon and other health care professionals for an optimal outcome. Assists the anesthesiologist when applicable, patient positioning, prepares skin and draping. Provide wound exposure and appropriate handling of tissue. Assists in controlling blood loss and suturing.Performs post-operative duties appropriately. Assists in the safe delivery of patient to the recovery room. Communicates to appropriate healthcare professionals and family members.Ability to provide a safe environment for patients requiring surgical procedures..Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures.Provides instruction to patients entering the surgical suite. Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients’ comfort, and alleviates anxiety during procedures.Demonstrates ability to supervise ancillary staff in the management of the surgical suite. Able to direct transportation of the patient, management of supplies and cleaning of the OR suite through ancillary staff as necessary.Communicates appropriately and effectively with co-workers, patients and the public, both verbally and in writing as necessary for work assignment.Participates in QI activities for the surgical suite.Demonstrates competence in the care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (when /if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying patient care activities.Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Physical demands:

Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds)Occasional prolonged standing/walkingOccasionally lifts supplies/equipmentOccasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching

Working Conditions:

Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstancesMay be exposed to infections and contagious diseasesRegularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseasesOccasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elementsOccasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesSubject to varying and unpredictable situations

Minimum Education/Certification/Experience:

Associate’s Degree or Diploma from accredited nursing programCalifornia Registered NurseBLSACLS, PALS within 90 days of hire.Sufficient previous clinical experience as a First Assist

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