RNFA Operating Room

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

60%

Yes

Performs First Assistant responsibilities in accordance with Registered Nurse First Assistant Board of Department of Consumer Affairs and Title 22, and UCSF standardized procedures. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique relative to the operative procedure.

• Assesses the patient pre-operatively and develops nursing care plan based on the assessment

• Assists in the positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient

• Provides hemostasis and wound exposure

• Handles tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury

• Sutures tissue

• Applies dressing to the wound

• Uses surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with the design and purpose

• Assists in transporting the patient post-operatively as needed

20%

Yes

Collaborates with other professionals and directs non-professional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards.

• Teaches and collaborates with all nursing personnel for who she/he is working with, including Nursing students, Surgical Technology students and OR Assistants

• Collaborates with the surgical departments for education and training of Medical students and Residents as needed

• Collaborates with the medical staff including Anesthesia, the Surgeons, Residents and the Perioperative Nursing Staff, including Staff Nurses and Surgical Technologists to assure optimal patient outcomes

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures

• Performs effectively and harmoniously as a member of the operative team

• Demonstrates collaborative behavior consistent with department policy

10%

Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment

• Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care
• Provides input to the Clinical Service Coordinator and Nurse Manager regarding unit needs
• Participates in unit and departmental communities for formulation of Nursing and Hospital policies and procedures
• Works with OR Team to proactively identify safety issues or concerns
• Assures proper surgical pre-op and post-op counts are completed
• Participates in Universal Protocol Process

10%

Yes

Able to circulate and scrub for services performed at Mission Bay/Moffet Long Adult Operating Rooms

• Provides patient care at an expert level
• Proper use of supplies and equipment
• Role models clinical expertise, professionalism, and excellent communication
• Participates in departmental QA by monitoring compliance with established professional patient care standards
• Collaborates to provide the most current information for preference cards
• Follows the latest Professional Association Standards, regulatory requirements, clinical evidence and standard procedures

100%