RN SUPER FLH SURG

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support. Working within the scope of practice, the RNFA assists the surgeon during procedures by performing delegated technical tasks such as tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and wound closure. This role ensures safe, efficient surgical care and contributes to positive patient outcomes in the ambulatory surgical setting.

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Preferred: Master’s degree in a healthcare-related field & membership to AORN Professional Nursing

License/

Certifications:

License: Current NYS License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS required through the RQI system during clinical orientation. CPI certifications obtained within 180 days of hire. CNOR within 12 months of hire.

Experience:

Minimum: 3 years perioperative experience as a Registered Nurse required. 1 year leadership experience at the Charge Nurse level or higher required. Experience with prioritizing multiple clinical events effectively.  Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with members of the health care team, physicians and general public.

Preferred:  Critical care and 1 year experience in the Health System. 

Other:

Minimum: Moderate sedation competency within six months of hire into position.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion.  Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling.  Excellent interpersonal, communication and organization skills. Computer literacy

Preferred:  Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record

Customer Focus:

Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Healing Environment principles of being professional, communicating effectively and attending to the environment.  This is evidenced by work behavior which ensures safety, promotes dignity, respect, well being, and exemplifies healthy relationships.

Population Specific

Requirements:

The RN Supervisor must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the facility her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed by neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient group.