Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Functions as a perioperative team member and uses information from a variety of sources to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the results of patient care, under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area. Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Additional Requirements:
EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
  CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• BLS and ACLS
• RFNA-Registered First Nurse Assistant
• CNOR-Certified Operating Room
  TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience with surgical scrub and/or circulating duties
  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
• Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
• Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
• Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.