Travel Nurse RN - RNFA - $3,743 per week in Oxnard, CA
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Oxnard
Posted on: January 25, 2025
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Job Description:
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a highly skilled
nurse who works closely with the surgical team during procedures,
providing direct assistance to the surgeon and ensuring the safe
and effective execution of surgery. The RNFA plays an essential
role in the perioperative setting by performing surgical tasks,
such as handling tissue, assisting with wound closure, and ensuring
a sterile environment. This role requires advanced nursing
knowledge, surgical expertise, and critical thinking, often acting
as a vital member of the surgical team. Key Responsibilities:
Surgical Assistance: Assist the surgeon during procedures by
performing tasks such as tissue manipulation, suturing, and
controlling bleeding. Maintain a sterile field by ensuring proper
sterile technique and assisting with the application of drapes,
surgical instruments, and sutures. Provide exposure of the surgical
area through retraction, suction, and other necessary
interventions. Close incisions, perform wound care, and apply
dressings as directed by the surgeon. Preoperative
Responsibilities: Conduct preoperative assessments of patients,
ensuring that all necessary consents and documentation are
completed. Review patient medical history, lab results, and
surgical plans to anticipate needs and prepare for surgery. Provide
patient education about the surgical process, expected outcomes,
and recovery. Intraoperative Duties: Collaborate with the surgeon
and other members of the surgical team to monitor patient status,
including vital signs, anesthesia levels, and sterile technique.
Assist in positioning patients appropriately on the operating table
to ensure optimal access and safety during surgery. Operate and
manage surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring all tools are
sterile, functional, and readily available. Postoperative Care:
Assist in the immediate postoperative period, monitoring for
complications and ensuring patient comfort as they recover from
anesthesia. Provide wound care instructions, monitor for signs of
infection, and assist with patient recovery. Collaboration and
Communication: Work closely with the surgical team, including
surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other RNs, to coordinate patient
care before, during, and after surgery. Communicate with patients
and families to provide updates on the surgery and postoperative
care instructions. Documentation and Record Keeping: Document
surgical procedures, patient conditions, and other relevant data
accurately in the electronic health record (EHR). Ensure proper
documentation of surgical counts (instruments, sponges, etc.) and
any complications or unexpected events during surgery. Sterile
Technique and Infection Control: Maintain strict adherence to
infection control protocols, ensuring a sterile environment
throughout the surgical procedure. Ensure proper disposal of
surgical waste and instruments according to safety guidelines.
Patient Education: Provide preoperative and postoperative education
to patients and families regarding recovery, pain management,
potential complications, and follow-up care. Support patients in
understanding their surgical procedure, helping reduce anxiety and
ensuring informed consent. Professional Development: Stay current
on best practices in surgical nursing, new technologies, and
surgical techniques. Attend training, workshops, and conferences to
enhance surgical nursing skills and maintain RNFA
certification.
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