RN First Assistant - Operating Room - Day

Company: WellSpan Health
Location: York
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionScheduleFull Time: 40 Hours/WeekHours: (4) 10-hour Shifts 7am - 5:30pmWeekend and Holiday Rotation RequiredOn Call Required with 30 MInute Response TimeJoin Our Award-Winning Team at WellSpan York HospitalWellSpan York Hospital is among an elite group of robotic-assisted surgical centers in Pennsylvania, having achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), a nonprofit patient safety organization.WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties.https://www.joinwellspan.org/orcareers/General SummaryRNFA As a RN First Assistant, performs a variety of duties in the operative treatment of surgical patients. Intraoperatively, practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops a nursing care plan based on assessment. Assists in positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient. Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose. Evaluates the patient postoperatively and participates in discharge planning. Performs other medical services as required.ResponsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions

• Provides primary surgical assistance to the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Assesses the patient preoperatively and develops and communicates a patient plan of care based on assessment.
• Assists in positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient.
• Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissue, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon.
• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose.
• Assists in transporting the patient postoperatively.
• Communicates information to the post anesthesia care unit.
• Communicates information to the family as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient postoperatively and participates in discharge planning.
• Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.
• In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required.
• Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice:
• Emergency Care Center - ACLS, PALS
• Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALS
• L&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience
• NICU - NRP
• PEDS - PALS
• PCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALS
• Procedural - ACLSCommon Expectations
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
  • Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
  • Maintains professional affiliations and enhances professional growth and development to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
  • Participates in professional activities and medical education to maintain national certification.
  • Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
  • Attends meetings as required.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education
    • Associates Degree exception for those practicing prior to January 1, 2020, may continue to practice at current level of education. Required or
    • Bachelors Degree required for anyone who started practicing after January 1, 2020. RequiredWork Experience
      • 2 years Perioperative nursing experience in both a scrub and circulating role. RequiredLicenses
        • Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
        • Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
        • Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
        • Certified Perioperative Nurse Upon Hire Required
        • Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant within 1-1/2 years Preferred and
        • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire PreferredCourses And Training
          • Successful completion of an RNFA program that includes a didactic and at least 120 hours of clinical component. Upon Hire RequiredKnowledge, Skills, And Abilities
            • Must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA clinical practice.
            • Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.
            • Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures wherein the RNFA assists.
            • Demonstrates ability to recognize safety hazards and initiate appropriate corrective action.
            • Demonstrates ability to function effectively and harmoniously as a team member.Benefits Offered ( Click Here For More Details )
              • Comprehensive health benefits
              • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
              • Retirement savings plan
              • Paid time off (PTO)
              • Short-term disability
              • Education assistance
              • Financial education and support, including DailyPay
              • Wellness and Wellbeing programs
              • Caregiver support via Wellthy
              • Childcare referral service via WellthyAbout UsWellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.About The TeamWellSpan York HospitalBuilt on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan's eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions.WellSpan York Hospital's Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital's medical and dental staff.WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital's intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.

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