Description
Are you a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) with both clinical and leadership experience? Looking to take the next steps of your career within an organization that provides multiple opportunities for career growth and development?
UPMC Carlisle is looking for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for their Labor & Delivery Unit!
*This is a full-time (36 hours per week) nightshift position.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus!
• 1+ years of experience: 2-year commitment, $15,000
How We Support Our Nurses at UPMC
- Our Tuition Reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)
- Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience)
- Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year
- Our Nursing Career Ladders reward your years of experience & advancements made to your education.
Registered Nurse First Assistant
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) functions independently as an assistant to the surgeon, providing direction and delivery of an advanced level of nursing care. In this role, the RNFA initiates and implements nursing education and changes on the unit. The RNFA is also required to have completed a RNFA program and be a trained Labor and Delivery nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
COMMUNICATION: Performs in an approachable, knowledgeable, calm and professional manner. Consistently respectful of all team members and is team oriented. Interacts with all care team members effectively. Delegates utilizing diplomacy and tact. Interacts well with other departments, vendors and surgeon office staff. Identifies and communicates pertinent information. Insures an effective handoff-. Communicates unit status to one up leadership in an accurate and thorough manner. Enhances the image of UPMC Carlisle and promotes the profession of Nursing.
EDUCATION: Takes initiative to identify own learning needs and sets goals for education to improve personal practice. Identifies and meets staff and unit educational needs and follows up with appropriate resources. Actively elevates unit standard of practice by sharing knowledge. Maintains competence through continuing education and keeps abreast of new equipment, procedures and policies. Acts as a resource to staff with equipment troubleshooting.
PRACTICE: Provides assistance intra operatively in exposure, hemostasis, handling tissue and suturing. Practices independently to provide comprehensive and individualized care through the perioperative continuum using in-depth knowledge with advanced clinical experience as the foundation for perioperative care. Knowledge includes surgical anatomy, physiology and operative techniques. Demonstrates manual dexterity and the appropriate use of surgical instruments. Anticipates steps in the surgical procedure. Acts as patient advocate facilitating the best possible patient outcome. Practices continuous surveillance related to safety, Aseptic technique and changes in patient's condition and initiates appropriate action. Demonstrates flexibility to meet unit needs, such as performing circulating or scrub roles. Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering population specific needs. Assures that overall quality of care meets nursing and professional standards
SERVICE EXCELLENCE: Presents a positive image to the entire healthcare team. Handles information in a confidential manner. Takes time to listen to others/displays empathy. Identifies and meets the full range of customer needs. Actions demonstrate UPMC’s vision To Serve-. Takes an active role in insuring a positive patient experience. Values the patient perception regarding their care. Displays awareness of cultural diversity. Demonstrates UPMC’s commitment to Service Excellence by understanding the needs of the patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Four years appropriate clinical experience. Demonstrated leadership ability Excellent communication, interpersonal and critical thinking skills Working knowledge of PC operations This position typically reports to the Nursing Director
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Must be currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Complete RNFA program Basic CPR CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Act 31 with renewal
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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Our Values
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