Registered Nurse, Certified First Assistant

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

Facilitates the delivery of perioperative nursing care by assisting the surgeon in achieving desired surgical outcomes.

The successful candidate:

Assists with procedures by functioning under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon.

Assists with procedures by providing appropriate method of wound exposure.
Assists with procedures by providing adequate hemostasis.
Protects patient by demonstrating knowledge of safe tissue handling.
Assists with procedures by demonstrating knowledge of suturing techniques.
Assists with procedures by demonstrating knowledge of wound dressing and drains.

Assists with procedures by demonstrating knowledge and skill in postoperative subcutaneous injections of local anesthesia as directed by the surgeon.

Supports the department by providing direct patient care, evaluating outcomes and adjusting nursing care processes to adhere to legal, ethical, and clinical standards.

Assures optimum conditions by monitoring and controlling the surgical environment.
Protects patient by creating and maintaining a sterile field.
Assists surgical team by providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs, maintaining working knowledge of equipment and checking function prior o use.

Assists in procedures by performing sponge, needle and instrument counts per policy.

Functions in role of CRNFA for various surgical procedures:

positioning of patient
draping
tissue handling
wound exposure and closure
homeostasis
knot tying

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

Minimum Experience:

Two years’ experience in Surgery or completion of approved training course

Req. Certification/Licensure:

Current State Illinois Registered Nurse License

CPR

Pref. Certification/Licensure:

ACLS

Completed RNFA through accredited program/Certification

AORN certification preferred

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

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