• Current CNOR certification, completion of an RNFA program, certification by an accredited AORN

• Active license in the State of Ohio
• Maintain a current AHA (American Heart Association) Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS card

• Applies principles of asepsis technique according to standards.
• Follows infection control according to current guidelines.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate corrective action.
• Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to patient care wherein RNFA assists.
• Performs positioning, prepping, and draping of patient.
• Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels,

• Handles tissue as directed by the surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Performs wound closure as directed by the surgeon, sutures the peritoneum, fascia,

• Applies surgical dressings.
• Assists with transferring the patient from the operating room.
• Practices within limitations of preparation and experience
• Maintains continuing education relative to practice.
• Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room.
• Labels specimens properly and takes to area for transfer to Lab.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Department Director, Clinical Manager, Charge Nurses

GENERAL RN MAIN FUNCTION:

• Maintains appropriate clinical skills:
  • Administers care according to WCH/unit policy/procedure, current standards of care and Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
  • Performs assessments/reassessments and documentation relevant to patient's condition, needs and age, per nursing documentation guidelines. Communicates changes in patient condition to physician in timely manner and suggests possible interventions and course of care as appropriate in a collaborative manner.
  • Initiates, evaluates, and reviews plan of care.
  • Provides age-appropriate health teaching related to diagnosis, identified patient/family needs and medication, using available teaching resources and assuring patient family understanding by teach back.
• Administers medication safely:
  • Correctly demonstrates use of CPOE(Computer Physician Order Entry)
  • Demonstrates knowledge of drug purpose and effectiveness as related to diagnosis.
  • Follows 6 rights of medication administration.
  • Demonstrates appropriate/safe medication handling/administration.
  • Reassesses and documents effectiveness of medication.
• Assures team members huddle and round on patients to :
  • Evaluate the environment to assure safety & infection control standards are met.
  • Evaluate the care provided to assure it is based on practice standards and evidence-based practice.
  • Evaluate the educational plan and its implementation, assessing for and addressing gaps in care.
  • Evaluate for any additional /alternative care needs, and patient/family satisfaction.
  • Evaluate adherence to nursing practice standards of care and documentation of care by the nurse and team members.
• Coordinate work to achieve maximum productivity. Able to multitask and prioritize workload. Work habits are consistently adjusted to accommodate multiple responsibilities and are prioritized and completed in a timely manner.