Operating Room First Assist (RNFA)

About this Job

MUST HAVE TO SUBMIT TO CLIENT:
-MA License Required. BON is taking longer than usual to issue a conditional license currently. 
     Facility will accept Conditional License as long as RN has applied for perm 
– 1-2 Evaluations
– LOAs must be included when you submit
– Direct Client!

Facility Details:
Closest airport is Albany, NY. RNs will need to get their own transportation to and from the airport (approx. 50 miles)

Position Details:
BLS, ACLS, CNOR required.
BSN required
RN must have First Assists experience.
This is for their main OR
Hours are 7a-5:30p, 10 hour days, 4 shifts/week
On call and weekends by rotation

Additional Info: 

• Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
• Knowledge of operative techniques related to the procedures in which the RNFA assists.
• Pre-operative Phase Competencies for the management of patients in collaboration with other healthcare providers include, but are not limited to:
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the customer being served.
• Perform focused preoperative assessments.
• Provide patient and family education.
• Review and analyze patient data.
• Communicate pertinent information to the surgeon as appropriate. 
• Communicate with other health care providers about the patient’s plan of care.
• Intra-operative competence for the performance of surgical first assisting techniques, include, but are not limited to:
• Position patient as required for the surgical procedure
• Prep and drape patient for specific surgical procedure.
• Use instruments and medical devices,
• Perform surgical site exposure,
• Handle tissue,
• Cut tissue,
• Provide hemostasis,
• Suture
• Wound management.
• Post-operative competencies for the management of patients in collaboration with other health care providers include, but are not limited to:
• Participate in or perform postoperative rounds (may include wound management, dressing changes, suture and/or drain removal, other type of catheter & IV removal and as ordered by the duly authorized prescriber).
• Communicate with other health care providers about the patient’s plan of care.
• Assist with or arrange discharge plan and identify appropriate community resources as needed.

Operating Room First Assist (RNFA) requirements

Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new—all while earning a great living!

Basic travel nursing requirements include:

• 1-2 years recent experience in the job’s primary area of care
• Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
• Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit
• An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help

Travel nursing in Pittsfield, MA

Working in Massachusetts is on many travelers’ hot lists. It’s not only full of historic beauty, it’s also home to some of the country’s best medical facilities. Boston, the state’s largest metropolitan area, is a hub for both educational and technological innovation. From the landing of the Mayflower to the streets of Salem, it’s a great place to experience American history and colonial artifacts.

Why become a Fastaff Traveler?

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

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