RN 1st Assist - FT Days - Elizabeth, NJ in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: RN 1st Assist

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000271777

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $162,600.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Required

Minimum 2 years of Operating Room Experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

NJ RN License

BLS

ACLS

CNOR

Preferred

Description:

The RNFA is a registered professional nurse who has completed an approved RNFA course and functions as a first assistant during surgical procedures in order to assist the surgeon,

The RNFA is directly supervised by the surgeon, and performs functions specifically identified and consistent with training received,

Works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes,

Practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub person,

Essential Functions:

Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure,

Performing preoperative assessments, reviewing patient history, and conducting physical exams

Positioning the patient, prepping the surgical site, and ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are ready

Educating patients and their families about the surgical procedure and aftercare

Manipulating instruments, providing exposure to the operative site, and handling and/or cutting tissue

Controlling bleeding through methods like electrocautery, ligating vessels, or using sutures

Suturing subcutaneous tissue and skin

Ensuring the sterile field is not compromised

Continuously monitoring the patient's vital signs and responding to complications

Applying surgical dressings and closing incisions

Conducting post-operative assessments to monitor for pain and complications

Assisting with the transfer of the patient from the operating room and providing initial care

Assisting with room turnover to prepare for the next surgery

Working closely with the entire surgical team, including surgeons and other nurses

Completing all required charting and documentation

Being prepared to perform life-saving measures like CPR if necessary

Perform Circulator and Scrub duties as needed

Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice,

Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures,

Other duties as assigned include inventory/expiration validation/stocking,

Participate in On-Call Coverage

Qualities:

Excellent assessment and clinical skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively

Compassionate and patient-centric approach

Team-oriented and collaborative mindset

Collaboration-Build strong working relationships within the multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve common goals and enhance patient outcomes

Flexibility to work based on the departmental needs

Proficiency in monitoring and operating medical equipment

Good problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities

Ability to learn and implement High Reliability principles into everyday practice

Mentorship- Guide and inspire team members, fostering their growth and ensuring high standards of care

Delegation- Assign tasks appropriately to team members to optimize efficiency and leverage individual strengths

Advocacy- Act on behalf of patients and staff, ensuring their needs and rights are met

Time Management and Prioritization- Juggle multiple responsibilities, prioritize urgent demands, and maintain a steady workflow to prevent staff burnout

Team Leadership- Ability to motivate, manage, and lead clinical and support staff to achieve departmental goals

In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures

Extensive knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques

Ability to collaborate with surgeons and other healthcare professionals