RN - Surgical First Assist

RN-Surgical First Assist

Job Code: 28021

Position Summary

Prepares surgical suite with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies, and equipment according to procedure and surgeon preference. Provides aid in draping, surgical exposure, hemostasis, closure of wounds and any other intraoperative technical functions that aid the surgeon to perform a safe surgery.

Responsibilities

Performs pre-op and post-op duties to better facilitate proper patient care

Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents surgical nursing care for perioperative patients. Performs surgical procedures under supervision of a surgeon

Functions in a scrub or circulating nurse role as well

Applies nursing knowledge as the basis for effective problem solving and decision making when providing perioperative patient care

Minimizes the length of the operative or invasive procedure and maximizes surgeon's efficiency of movement within the surgical wound

Conducts a systematic and ongoing evaluation measuring the effectiveness of RNFA interventions in relation to achieving identified outcomes

Serves as educator, mentor, consultant, and resource to colleagues and other health care professional in relation to RNFA activities

In addition to the above, the RNFA will follow AORN's "The RNFA Standards of Practice."

Performs other related duties as assigned

Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing and licensed in the State of Idaho as a Registered Nurse required

Licensed RN with a minimum 3 years' patient-facing RN experience at time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred

All non-BSN RN's with less than 3 years' patient-facing RN experience at time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant preferred

Operating room experience required

Must be certified to perform CPR

BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation.

ACLS Required

Competent in vein harvesting (CVOR RNFA only)

Working Conditions

Must be able to lift and move up to 35lbs

Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

Typical equipment used in a clinical job

Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend

Must be able to push, pull, or transport heavy equipment

Must be able to assist in patient transfer

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it
• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.
• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching
• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more
• Robust and interactive employee referral program
• And much more

If you strive to be an integral part of a high-quality healthcare system like Kootenai Health, we want to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Recruiter or Front Desk with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.