RN - First Assist (RNFA) - Operating Room

RN - First Assist (RNFA) - Operating Room

Lewiston, Idaho

Full Time

Schedule:

Full-Time: 80 hours per pay period

Hours: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Call Schedule: 1 day/week and 1 weekend/month ($4.00/hour while on call)

Call Back: Minimum of 2 hours of pay when called in at time & one half

Shift Differential: (pay is based on the majority of hours worked)

o Evening Shift (3:00 PM 11:30 PM) = 8%

o Night Shift (11:00 PM 7:30 AM) = 11%

No Weekend Differential

Responsibilities:

Surgical Assistance: Provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, acting as the first assistant in the operating room.

Patient Care: Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative period, including pre-operative assessment, intra-operative support, and post-operative monitoring.

Technical Expertise: Demonstrate proficiency in surgical techniques, instrumentation, and aseptic practices.

Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the surgical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technicians, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures, pre- and post-operative care, and potential risks and complications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient care and surgical procedures.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's degree in Nursing.

Licensure: Current RN license in the state of Idaho or eligibility for licensure.

Certification:

o Proof of completion of an RNFA course.

o Current BLS certification.

o PALS certification within 3 months of hire.

Experience: 3 years of Perioperative RN experience.

Other: Must meet requirements to obtain allied health privileges through medical staff credentialing.

Skills and Certifications CNOR