RN First Assist or OR First Surgical Assistant - Operating Room, PRN

RN First Assist or OR First Surgical Assistant - Operating Room, PRN at Mary Washington Healthcare summary:

The RN First Assist or OR First Surgical Assistant supports surgeons by providing intra-operative assistance including tissue incision, hemostatic techniques, and wound closure. They also manage procedural setup, patient preparation, aseptic technique adherence, patient transport, and room turnover to ensure efficient surgical operations. This role requires specialized certifications and functions as both a surgical assistant and a registered nurse to deliver high-quality, individualized patient care in the operating room.

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Job Summary:

RN First Assist - The RN First Assistant (RNFA) functions as the surgical first assistant under the direction and supervision of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of surgery. The RNFA will also serve in the role of a Registered Nurse, according to the needs of the department.

OR First Surgical Assist - Under the direct and indirect supervision of the attending physician and in a cohesive manner with all surgical staff functions in a surgical assist role, the First Surgical Assistant assists the team in providing quality individualized patient care. The First Surgical Assistant will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the patients served Additional, the Surgical Assistant performs other responsibilities as assigned.

The incumbent in this position will support the mission, vision, values and strategic initiatives of Mary Washington Healthcare and must demonstrate a commitment to quality service to patients, physicians, the public and co-workers.

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
RN First Assist -

• Assists with procedural set up and patient preparedness for specific procedures in positioning, prepping and draping.
• Assists the surgeon in skin closure, subcutaneous closure and ties, facia closure and ties, closure and ties of peritoneum, tying deep vessels, incising tissue, and performs hemostatic techniques.
• Establishes and maintains a safe peri-operative environment. Observes aseptic techniques in preparing for and assisting with procedures.
• Participates in patient transport and room turnover as indicated by unit activity to facilitate utilization of services in a cost-effective manner.
• Functions in the role of a Registered Nurse and circulates cases, as needed.
• Serves as educator, mentor and resource to patients and colleagues.
• Performs other duties assigned.

OR First Surgical Assist -

• Under the supervision of the operating surgeon, assists in skin closure, subcutaneous closure and ties, facia closure and ties, closure and ties of peritoneum, tying deep vessels, incising tissue, and performs haemostatic techniques.
• Assists with procedural set up and patient preparedness for specific procedures in positioning, prepping and draping.
• Observes aseptic techniques in preparing for and assisting with procedures.
• Participates in patient transport, room turnover as indicated by unit activity to facilitate utilization of services in a cost effective manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
RN First Assist -

• Graduation from a surgical first assistant program required.
• Valid RN License from Virginia or reciprocal compact state required.
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification required.
• AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire
• BSN is preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification preferred

OR First Surgical Assist -

• Functions to present skills and knowledge levels reflective of education and experience at the assistant position at or a minimum of 90 days and or present reference of equivalent experience required.
• Registered and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine as a Surgical Assistant required.
• Certified First Surgical Assistant with the National Board of National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Commission for the Certification of Surgical Assistants (NCCSA)
• Virginia Board of Medicine registered Scrub Tech preferred.
• AHA BLS CPR provider certification required.

As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Keywords:

RN First Assist, Operating Room, Surgical Assistant, Intra-operative Care, Patient Preparation, Hemostatic Techniques, Tissue Incision, Aseptic Technique, Certified Perioperative Nurse, Surgical First Assistant Certification