The Registered Nurse First Assistant is first and foremost a Registered Nurse. The practice of professional nursing is the systematic application of specialized knowledge and skill derived from biological physical and behavioral sciences to care, treat, counsel, and health teaching of individuals who are experiencing changes in normal health processes or who require assistance in the maintenance of health and the prevention or management of illness, injury, or disability, and demonstrates this through application of the Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice and Standards of Professional Performance defined by the American Nurses Association.
Recognizes that each patient is a unique individual and has the right to quality nursing care that ensures the mutual goal set between the Registered Nurse First Assistant and patient. Assures patient rights and privacy are protected, recognizing personal, interpersonal, and social systems. The nursing process facilitates the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of an individuals health, incorporating knowledge of growth and development through the life span. Must be knowledgeable of nursing practice procedures, competencies, and patient care standards as well as regulations and guidelines pertaining to nursing care.
The scope of nursing practice includes the teaching, direction, and supervision of less skilled personnel in the performance of delegated nursing activities. May delegate acts, tasks, or functions and bears responsibility for the acts, tasks, or functions within the scope of delegation. Accountable to the ethical and professional standard as defined on the ANA code, the ANA Nursings Social Policy Statement, the State of Michigan Public Health Code, and the ANA and AORN Standards of Clinical Practice. Accountable to adhering to the standards set by the regulatory agencies, such as but not limited to the Joint Commission Conditions of Participation of Health Care Financial Administration, and Michigan Occupational Health and Safety (MOSHA).
MISSION, VALUES, and SERVICE GOALS
MISSION We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
VALUES Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
SERVICE GOALS Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Responsibilities Successful completion of competency-based orientation and maintenance of core competencies for RNFA.
In collaboration with the patient and/or family and healthcare team participates in open discussion to identify mutual goals based on the nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
Diagnoses, treats, and evaluates the human response to actual or potential health problems, needs.
Evaluates the outcomes of the nursing plan of care and revises it as necessary.
Assesses, detects, monitors, and attempts to prevent complications associated with health situations or treatment plans.
Notify the physician of patient condition and response to nursing intervention appropriately and documents this action.
Responsible for insuring that patients pain is assessed, treated, reassessed, documented, and evaluated. Adheres to policies and procedures.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department-specific education within established timeframes.
Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
Maintains license, certification, registration in good standing throughout the fiscal year.
Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS CPR and other certifications as required by position/department.
Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance.
Complies with established organization and department policies.
Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacons six-point Operating System referred to as The Beacon Way.
Leverage innovation everywhere.
Cultivate human talent.
Embrace performance improvement.
Build greatness through accountability.
Use information to improve and advance.
Communicate clearly and continuously.
Licensure and Certification
Required Credentials:
BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1 month 30 days of hire date or job transfer date.
Certified Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room obtained within 18 months 1-12 years of hire date or job transfer date.
Licensed Registered Nurse obtained within 3 months 90 days of hire date or job transfer date.
Education
The Registered Nurse must have an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) Degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or RN Diploma at start date. BSN is required within six 6 years of start date. Incumbents hired into position prior to 11/2015 are grandfathered with their existing educational degrees.
Complete and pass a CCIAORN-approved First Assistant course within two 2 years.
Must be proficient in the Perioperative practice of nursing as a scrub/circulator for a minimum of four 4 years. Consideration regarding length of training period will be given to Registered Nurses who have previous experience as an RNFA.
One 1 year of continuous employment at LHM.