What are the responsibilities and job description for the RNFA, DT Day, Surgical APP, Monmouth Medical Center position at Barnabas Health Medical Group?
Job Overview:
Under the direction of the primary operating surgeon, Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) assists in the perioperative care of patients undergoing surgical experiences. The RNFA uses the nursing process to formulate a plan of care and functions within the policies and guidelines established by the facility, reporting directly to the Surgical Unit Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patient pre-operatively and develop a nursing care plan based on assessment
- Communicate post-operative information as directed by primary surgeon
- Continuous assessment of patient during intra-operative phase of surgical experience
- Demonstrate intraoperative competency as an RFNA
- Formulate nursing diagnoses
- Initiate appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assisting
- Maintain knowledge of principles of asepsis and infection control, surgical anatomy and physiology, and surgical procedures
- Observes institutional policy and practices the art and science of registered nursing in the expanded role of the RNFA
Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of 24 months preoperative experience, both scrubbing and circulating
- Satisfactory completion of the State-approved RNFA program
- Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR); certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic life-saver (CPR-BLS)
- Accumulation of 150 contact hours of continuing education every 5 years
Benefits:
- Market-competitive salary
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
About Us:
RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group is a leading academic health system providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.
