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Job Description Summary:

Full Time, Day shift with a rotating day off. Required call stay.

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

Responsibilities And Duties:

RNFA IN SCOPE BEHAVIORS IN THE PERIOPERATIVE AREA INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

In scope behaviors for the RNFA are as defined in the Staff RN job code 3178.

15% Preoperative patient management

In collaboration with the healthcare team, the RNFA can perform nursing assessments and preoperative evaluations. The RNFA can also communicate with the healthcare team members the plan of care.

15% Postoperative patient management

In collaboration with the healthcare team, the RNFA can participate in postoperative rounds and discharge planning.

70% Intraoperative performance

Work under the "direction of the surgeon - the surgeon is required to be within Surgical Services

Functions as a first assist to the primary surgeon

Can utilize appropriate techniques to assist with closure of body planes, wound layers, subcutaneous, an skin closures

Can inject local anesthetic

Work under the "direct supervision of the surgeon - the surgeon is physically present with the patient

Can participate in the desiccation of tissue

Can provide hemostasis

Can place laparoscopic trocars

Can coordinate the camera or changes out robotic arms and instruments during endoscopic surgery

Can provide exposure for the surgeon and visualization of the operative site>br>Can activate cautery and operate the electrosurgical unit

Performa specialized tissue handling, dissection, or cutting techniques i.e. trocar placement, preparation of allografts, saphenous vein harvesting

RNFA OUT OF SCOPE BEHAVIORS:

The RNFA cannot be the sole provider in the room during the surgical timeout.

The RNFA cannot perform the initial incision.

The RNFA cannot mark the surgical site.

The RNFA cannot independently write orders.

The RNFA cannot be involved in any other role or function during the surgical procedure scrub or circulator

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Additional Job Description:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

RN licensure

Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)

Completion of RNFA program that meets the AORN recommended education standards for RNFA programs.

2+ years as operating room nurse as both circulator and scrub

Must commit to call-stay shifts

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

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

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Surgery Main

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth 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. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment