RNFA Specialty Coordinator

RNFA Specialty Coordinator Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization. Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques. Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization. Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques. Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data., Assists in leading OR nursing staff by providing for development of staff, identifying resource nurses for each specialty, participating in interview and hiring process, validating staff competencies, and providing performance feedback on a regular basis., Assists with clean up and case turnover., Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed., Collaborates with OR Manager to identify preceptors, coordinate their development, and coordinate staff orientation., Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to ensure efficient use of OR suites, appropriate response to issues and attainment of desired patient outcomes., Coordinates the development of an appropriate outcome based on the appropriate clinical pathway. Compares patient’s response to intended outcomes and changes plan of care accordingly., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts., Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures., Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Participates in the planning, coordination, and presentation of required in-services., Performs circulating and scrub duties as assigned to maintain clinical skills., Performs first assisting duties according to standards of practice as assigned. Participates in the development and maintenance of competencies necessary to function in the first assistant role., Performs hospital and surgery computer system interaction and collaborates with Surgery Information System Specialist to update and maintain system preference cards., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles and cuts tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissues, administers local anesthetics, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions. { 8 more} BSN (Required)ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support W/I 90 Days - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire. - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Certified Nurse in the Operating Room within 1 year - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room - Competency & Credentialing Institute, CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant - Competency & Credentialing Institute, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation $41.10 - $63.71