RNFA06150

Position: RN/FA

Department: Operating Room

General Summary Statement Provides comprehensive, quality nursing care through application of the nursing process. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Practice

1. Provides age appropriate care for the population served. Gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, medication administration, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.

2. Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.

3. Ensures attention to patient's physical, spiritual and emotional well being.

4. Demonstrates competency in assessment skills (Includes initial and ongoing assessments). 5. Performs pain assessments and intervenes to optimally meet patient's needs for comfort.

6. Plans clinical care based on patient's needs and uses available resources.

7. Performs clinical care in accordance with policy and procedure. 8. Evaluates outcomes of nursing interventions and takes appropriate actions to move patient toward reaching goals of care.

9. Identifies situations that warrant patient rescue and takes appropriate action, e.g. Patient emergencies, changes in OR schedule and assignment changes.

10. Maintains confidentiality.

11. Utilizes personal protective devices to protect self from accidental exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Department of Nursing and Organization Support

1. Attends assigned committee meetings and contributes to the committees.

2. Communicates support of organizational values and strategies.

3. Supports the following organizational programs: Magnet®, Hospital of Distinction, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, Nursing Councils, and integrates their standards into clinical practice.

4. Reviews nursing quality data, e.g. NDNQI and identifies how to apply best practice into own practice and mentor others towards meeting quality target goals.

Education Training and Experience

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program. BSN is required.

Certificate of completion of RNFA program that meets the "AORN recommended education standards for first assistant programs" Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) ACLS certification Two years OR experience is required.

Perioperative credit course is required. Basic computer skills: keyboard, mouse use. Ability to complete data entry on clinical documentation screens. Ability to use email and internet. Ability to successfully complete on the job training for CCH computer programs. Ability to speak, read, write and understand English. Maintains CPR, ACLS, TST, and Education on the Go within TCCH deadlines Licensure/Certification Current Pennsylvania