Title/Unit:
Registered Nurse First Assistant / RNFA
Job Summary:
The RNFA manages the nursing care of critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:
Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Carries out physician orders.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients.
Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Qualifications:
Current TN RN license
Certification as RNFA through a Nationally accredited certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS required
Complies with hospital employee health, infection control and safety management programs
Orthopedic or Neurology experience preferred
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Minimum 2 years experience as a First Assistant (RNFA)
*NOT ACCEPTING VENDOR CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION
Category: NURSE: OR / SURGICAL SVCS
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