Registered Nurse (RN), First Assist Program Specialist

Job Description\n\nJOB SUMMARY : \n\nFunctions under the direct supervision of the attending surgeon. Conforms to the guidelines established by AORN and NBSTSA (professional organizations for operating room nurses and surgical technologists) and SHS Policy.\n\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB : \n

• Collaborates with the surgeons to provide necessary educational opportunities while working to optimize contribution within scope of practice.\n
• Builds collaborative relationships with physicians, physician extenders, clinical educators and nursing staff with the goal of enhancing the team's response to patient need.\n
• Serves as a resource to nursing staff in the surgicalsetting.\n
• Participates in unit-based council or mentors designee.\n
• Fosters a positive working relationship between CFA and RNFA staff.\n
• Maintains certification and assumes responsibility for own professional development as needed as a CRNFA.\n
• Responds to the following Shore Health System codes : Code Red (in the immediate area), Code Pink (when called), and Code D (when called).\n
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.\n
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.\n
• Performs related duties as assigned\n\nQualifications\n\nREQUIRED : \n\nBSN, Completion of accredited RNFA course / internship that meets the criteria established by AORN for RN First assistant programs. Minimum of 1 years of diversified OR experience.\n\nPREFERRED : \n\nCurrent CNOR certification and CRNFA.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nPay Range : $47-$70.54\nOther Compensation (if applicable) : shift differential eligible\n\nAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.\n\nSkills : \nChartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Clinical Nursing, Code Red, Federal Laws and Regulations, Information / Data Security (InfoSec), Mentoring, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Privacy Controls, Registered Nurse (RN), State Laws and Regulations, Surgical Nursing, Team Player, Training / Teaching\n\nAbout the Company : \nUniversity Of Maryland Medical System