RNFA, Registered Nurse - First Assistant

Company: Mount Carmel Health
Location: Westerville
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Why Mount Carmel? With five hospitals, over 60 free-standing outpatient clinics, a college of nursing, a Medicare Advantage plan, and extensive outreach and community wellness programs, Mount Carmel Health System serves more than a million patients in central Ohio each year, and we've been a pillar of this community for more than 130 years. As a proud member of Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest Catholic healthcare delivery systems, our network of caring spans 22 states, 94 hospitals, and 133,000 colleagues nationwide. We know that exceptional patient care starts with taking care of our colleagues, so we invest in great people and all that we ask in return is that you come to work ready to make a difference and do the right thing. What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities' at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing Why Columbus? The nation's 14th largest city, Columbus, Ohio is one of the fastest growing major metropolitan areas in the Midwest - ranked #1 for population growth, #1 for job growth, #1 for wage growth, and #1 real estate market. And with a vibrant blend of professional sports, world-class attractions, creative cuisines, and a flourishing music and arts scene, you'll never be found wanting for entertainment and experiences to call your own in Columbus. Learn more at www.experiencecolumbus.com! About the job: The Registered Nurse (RN), within the scope of the Ohio Nurse Practice Act, will provide care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. The Staff RN is accountable for the delivery of patient care utilizing the Nursing Process within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of Mount Carmel Health System. What you will do:
  • Assess and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing evidence based practice; Assists provider with patient assessment, examinations and treatments; Perform basic medical procedures under the supervision of a provider, including set up of procedures.
  • Administer medications under the direction of the provider, according to the organization's standards, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines.
  • Assist in emergency situations under the direction of the provider
  • Thoroughly educate and explain procedures to patients and family members (diagnosis, disease process etc.).
  • Document accurately and completely pertinent assessments, interventions and outcomes for patients in accordance with documentation standards, policies, procedures and/or guidelines.
  • Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided and documented by other licensed and unlicensed care givers as appropriate.
  • The expanded functions unique to an RN First Assist during surgical intervention are to assume responsibility in advanced surgical assisting skills such as providing exposure, tissue handling, suturing, providing hemostasis, and using surgical instruments. What we are looking for:
    • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Current CNOR certification
    • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
    • Current BLS/CPR
    • Completion of an RNFA course and internship that meets the criteria established by AORN for RN first assistant programs.
    • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and manage patient care, including delegation to and supervision of other members of the patient care team
    • Basic computer skills required; prior experience using an EMR for charting preferred -- Mount Carmel and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
      Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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