RN First Assist (FT) - Memorial Care Out Patient Surgery Center Long Beach
Company: SCA Health
Location: Long Beach
Posted on: June 20, 2022
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Job Description:
US-CA-Long Beach# of Openings: 1Category: Registered NurseSystem
ID: 21818Group Name: TGSOverviewSurgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is
transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly
create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health
systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and
healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to
achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and
a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower
total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's
11,000 teammates operate more than 260 surgical facilities that
serve over 1 million patients per year. For more information on
SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com.Why join SCA? Consider the following
fantastic benefits...Positive work cultureCareer growth
opportunitiesComprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance -
eligible on Day 1 of employmentPaid time off plus 8 paid
holidaysMaternity/paternity/adoption benefitsEmployer-paid life and
short- and long-term disability insuranceExcellent 401(k) Plan
Accountabilities / Responsibilities Preoperative Role In
collaboration with the health team members in the pre-op, OR and
PACU may participate in preoperative assessment and planning for
selected surgical patients. Intraoperative Role Collaborates with
other health team members to develop, coordinate and implement a
perioperative plan of care unique to individual patient
needs.Maintains dignity of the patient while assuming the
responsibility of patient advocate.Skillfully applies principles of
asepsis and infection control.Has excellent knowledge of surgical
anatomy, physiology and operative technique specific to
cardiovascular procedures to work in collaboration with the
surgeon.Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate
preventative and/or corrective actions to ensure a safe environment
for the patient and surgical team throughout the perioperative
experience.Preparation and administration of medications
perioperatively, as directed by the surgeon and
anesthesiologist.Provides exposure through appropriate use of
instruments, retractors, suctioning and sponging techniques.Handles
and dissects tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.Clamping
blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels and
other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon to achieve
hemostasis.Sutures muscle, fascia, subcutaneous and skin tissue in
collaboration with the surgeon.Places drains as surgically
indicated.Assists with cannulation and decannulation
procedures.Evaluates the outcomes of nursing care and ensures
continuity of care by communicating pertinent patient information
to PACU staff. Postoperative Role May be required to flex hours to
accommodate the PACU and assist with staffing.
QualificationsLicensed as a Registered Nurse.Graduate of a
recognized RNFA program.Certified in operating room nursing -
CNOR.Current ACLS certification.Have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills that enhance team functioning in the operating
room. Maintains professional manner at all times, demonstrating
flexibility, sound judgment and adaptability in decision-making,
problem solving and team building to function as an effective team
member.Has demonstrated leadership skills that enhance team
functioning in an emergency situation.Participated in continuing
education programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies
related to both perioperative nursing and RNFA practice. Maintains
ongoing certification as a CRNFA, if applicable.PI180252711
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