CVOR First Assistant RN
Lodi, CA
The Judge Group
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Day Shift/CNOR Required/M-F 0630-1500 with after hours. Call: Nights, weekends and holidays/1-2 years of experience as an RNFA/CNOR Required---CVOR Optional
 

Job Requirements:
 

Education and Work Experience: Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards: Required 

Two years' perioperative nursing experience: Preferred
 

Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse RN licensure in the state of practice: Required 

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant CRNFA certification in the state of practice: Preferred

Certified Nurse Operating Room CNOR certification: Required 
 

Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support ,PALS, ACLS
 

Essential Functions: Performs circulating and scrubbing duties. Verbally confirms surgical site/side before induction of anesthesia. Accurately performs all sponge needle sharp and instrument counts at appropriate time and according to department policy. Handles and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeon. Clamps blood vessels coagulates bleeding points ligates vessels and performs other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon. Sutures muscle fascia subcutaneous and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon. Places drains as surgically indicated. Assists with cannulation and decannulation procedures if indicated. Assists with transferring the patient to and from the operating room positioning prepping and draping. Provides patient with safe and aseptic environment by applying the principles of aseptic technique. Takes corrective action to rectify breaks in aseptic technique. Inspects sterile items before opening and maintains sterility of items during delivery to sterile field. Obtains and interprets patient data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed. Develops and implements action plan for practice changes to enhance patient outcomes. Maintains appropriate traffic patterns and personnel around the sterile field. Applies appropriate methods and parameters of sterilization/disinfection. Observes for general cleanliness of the Operating Room and takes appropriate action to amend as necessary. Prepares instruments according to physician preference and scheduled procedure. Utilizes specific knowledge and skills in a surgical environment to assist the surgeon. Works under minimal supervision. Documents relevant data including but not limited to nursing diagnoses patient's plan of care intervention and response and discharge plan. Mentors develops inspires educates and leads staff members in patient care setting. Enhances efficiency and cost effectiveness by identifying opportunities to decrease costs as applicable to the job. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.