ReferSaveApplyJob ID: 51676 First Assist RN Certified Description:Positions Location: Lansing, MI Job DescriptionThe registered Nurse First Assistant provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformational Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing. Essential Duties: Assesses patient condition and intitiates appropriate nursing and /or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence based practice. Develops and updates an individualized plan of care based upon the assessement of the patient in congruence with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaborates with patient and their available resources.Implements purposeful plan of care, reflecting the uniqueness of each patient.Interviews patients in pre-operative holding area in collaboration with nursing staff, primary surgeon and anesthesia department, ordering lab work or diagnostic evaluations as indicated.Under Physician supervison, can perform other related duties as assigned, within scope of licensure. 1. Performs surgical preparatory procedures. 2. Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation and draping. 3. Provides wound exposure 4. Proper handling and cutting of tissue. 5. Provides hemostasis. 6. Propely uses instruments. 7. Suturing 8. Cleaning of surgical area and application of dressing.Assists PACU nursing staff in post-operative patient care, evaluates patient outcomes and response to care,revising plan as needed. Documents assessment, plan, all care given and patient responses in the patient''''s recordEducates patient/family according to assesssed need using mutual participation model.Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation quality improvement activites within department, health system and / or community.Performs nursing activities in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, Michigan Public Health Code and ANA scope and standards of practice.Demonstrates knowledge and use of unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies used in delivery for the highest quality patient care.Provides a safe enviroment for patient, family and all other caregivers.Job RequirementsGeneral RequirementsCurrent Michigan License to practice as a CRNFABCLSACLS within 6 months of hireWork ExperienceDiversified background in scrubbingcirculating and CNOR certificationTwo or more years of experience with Endovein HarvestingEducationGraduated from an RNFA program accepted by the certification Board of Peri-operative nursingSpecialized Knowledge and SkillsExcellent interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians and other hospital caregivers.Clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.#LI-SS1University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Job FamilyRegistered Nurses/Nursing LeadershipRequirements: ShiftDaysDaysDegree Type / Education LevelAssociateAssociateStatusFull-timeFull-timeFacilityThoracic Cardiovascular InstituteThoracic Cardiovascular InstituteExperience LevelUnder 4 YearsUnder 4 Years