Registered Nurse First Assistant
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Belleville
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus OverviewMemorial Hospital
Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical
services plus critical and emergency care including Children's at
Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full
complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart
and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services
plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by
the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an
Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public
Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by
the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer
Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet
--recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center.Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed,
all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in
2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery,
medical and surgical services plus critical care.Role
PurposePerforms 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.Responsibilities
- 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.
- Participates in professional development and life long
learning. Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities.
Evaluates their practice in context with current professional
practice standards, rules and regulations. Contributes to the
professional growth of peers, colleagues and others.
- Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs
of patients and families throughout the continuum to include
patient and family education.Incorporates research findings into
practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources
to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and
groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership
in the profession and professional practice setting.
- Performs Other Responsibilities as AssignedMinimum Requirements
- 2-5 years
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree
- RN Licenses Preferred QualificationsPreferred Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in nursing
- CNOR
- CERTIFIED RN FIRST ASSISTBenefits StatementNote: not all
benefits apply to all openings- - Comprehensive medical, dental,
life insurance, and disability plan options- - Pension Plan*/403(b)
Plan- - 401(k) plan- - Tuition Assistance- - Health Care and
Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts- - -On-Site Fitness Center
(depending on location)- - -Paid Time Off Program for vacation,
holiday and sick time*Pension does not apply to Memorial Hospital,
Memorial Hospital East, Alton Memorial or Parkland Health
CenterLegal StatementThe above information on this description has
been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work
performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to
contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job.Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: BJC HealthCare, Belleville , Registered Nurse First Assistant, Healthcare , Belleville, Illinois
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