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Palm Springs California 2 Openings.General Duties:The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative nurse who may function as an assistant to the surgeon in the operating room during surgical procedures. The RNFA performs first assistant behaviors according to standardized hospital policies. In addition to first assisting responsibilities may include circulating scrubbing and other duties as assigned.Department Specific Duties:Demonstrates ability to perform all RNFA duties specific to Cardiothoracic surgery.Submits annual performance review by physicians in a timely manner.Demonstrates ability to perform additional responsibilities in the Cardiac OR such as circulating scrubbing and HOB duties.Demonstrates ability to accurately pull case carts.Maintains clinical competence by assisting on surgical proceduresParticipates in the call rotationParticipates in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patientsRecognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective actionsProvides exposure through appropriate use of instruments retractors suctioning and spongingHandles and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeonClamps blood vessels coagulates bleeding points ligates vessels and performs other procedures in collaboration with the surgeonSutures muscle fascia subcutaneous and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeonPlaces drains as surgically indicated The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) CVOR FullTime Days candidate will possess the following education licenses/certifications and experience:Required:Graduate of an approved school of Nursing and posses a current California RN licenseCertified as a perioperative nurse (CNOR) required Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course including the completion of the required internship hoursProficient in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience. Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times).Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS Certification (maintain current at all times).Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with patients families and coworkers inter and intradepartmentally. Possess active listening skills.Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing theory and practice. Compassionate nonjudgmental patient caregiver and advocate.Must be able to tolerate physically and mentally demanding work. Possesses audible visual and manual acuity necessary for maintaining patient safety.Completion of mandatory programs to meet TJC standards is a job requirement. SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONSCA RN LicenseCNOR Certificate requiredBLSACLS

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