RNFA- Registered Nurse - First Assistant Fulltime and Parttime

Job Summary

As nurses of Pomerene Hospital it is our responsibility to support the mission and role of Pomerene Hospital within the organization and out in the community at all times. Pomerene nurses will demonstrate a support of the hospital's mission, vision, values and strategic plan in a team-oriented environment. The nurse also performs all job duties in compliance with laws, regulations and in observance of accrediting agency standards and related professional organization standards. Professionalism will be maintained throughout employment and includes physical appearance and behavioral presentation.

The RNFA assigned to the OR will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, timely, effective, quality, age appropriate, culture appropriate, cost conscious, evidenced based care while utilizing the nursing process and holistic patient care. The RNFA assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises patient care on an individualized basis, according to organizational policies and procedures. As nurses we will provide clinical leadership for patient care. Within the level of the nurse's qualifications, may be assigned to work on other nursing units based on patient census and staffing needs.

Essential Functions

• Moves throughout the facility as needed, appropriately assists in emergency drills and situations, and demonstrates the physical, clinical, and professional capacity to provide direct patient care as described in the tasks and duties of this position.

• Appropriately and professionally works under the direction of surgeons during surgical procedures, within scope of practice.

• Provides appropriate patient and family education.

• Must be within 1 hour of the facility while on-call.

• Works cooperatively with unit staff, physicians and ancillary departments.

• Maintains high standards for professional nursing practice.

• Performs all tasks and duties of this position according to hospital and department policy and procedure.

• Demonstrates commitment to Pomerene Hospital’s Values

Education and Experience

• Completion of Accredited Nursing or First Assist Program- Required.

• Associate Degree in Nursing- Required.

• Valid State of Ohio RN Licensure- Required

• RNFA or CNOR- Required.

• CRNFA Certification- Preferred.

• BLS and ACLS Certifications- Required (May be obtained during orientation period).

• PALS Certification- Required (May be obtained within first 6 months of employment).

• 1-3 Years Experience as an RN in a Healthcare/Medical Setting- Preferred.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Short Term Disability
• On-the-Job Training
• FSA
• 403(b)
• 403(b) Employer Matching
• Employee Discounts at Kinetic Fitness
• Employer Paid Certifications
• Paid Orientation Period
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary Pet Insurance