Registered Nurse First Assistant - PRN
Company: BJC HealthCare
Location: Belleville
Posted on: August 4, 2022
Job Description:
Additional Information About the Role
- PRN - Days -
- Must have CNOR and 2 years' of OR experience - 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 Benefits and Legal
StatementBJC Total RewardsAt BJC we're committed to providing you
and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your
physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal
services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays
and personal time
- Adoption assistanceTo learn more, go to *Not all benefits apply
to all jobsThe 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
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