RNFA

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

MCE OR Team 1

Job Summary:

Vanderbilt is expanding!

We are hiring a Registered Nurse First Assist for the operating rooms in Medical Center East.

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Medical Center East performs a wide variety of procedures in the areas of:
-General Surgery
-Podiatry
-Plastics
-ENT / Otolaryngology
-Oral Maxillofacial
-Eye Surgery
-Breast Oncology
-Robotics (typically in colorectal or general surgery)

$25,000 Sign On Bonus for Candidates with 3 or More Years of RN First Assist Experience*

*​The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Relocation bonus available. Details to be discussed in interview.

SHIFT

6:45a-5:15p - Four 10-hour shifts per week Mon-Fri

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN is nationally ranked in 7 adult specialties and rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and 19 procedures and conditions. VUMC is the #1 ranked hospital in Nashville and Tennessee according to U.S. News & World Report.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience
• Nursing degree
• RNFA State of Tennessee License
• CNOR Certification
• Graduate from a First Assistant school

JOB SUMMARY
Assists the surgeon in the operative procedure. Initiates appropriate intra operative behaviors unique to first assisting. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedures. Conducts pre-operative assessment of patient needs, and family education. Maintains a sterile environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse assistant role.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon in the operating room and throughout the perioperative period.
• Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
• Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
• Evidence-Based Practice (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur. Shares knowledge with peers and other clinical team members independently.
• Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers.
• Care Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work. Collaborates with members of the health care team to identify desired outcomes. Anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise. Able to adapt changes to patient care and area needs with minimal loss of disruption and loss of productivity. Develops creative ideas and takes innovative action to achieve planned goals and ob