RN Physician Prac Coord (FA)

Responsibilities: Coordinates various administrative functions for practice including scheduling various consults and diagnostic studies Performs in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all surgical procedures and effectively providing assistance to the surgeon during those procedures requiring an assistant Activities to include, but not limited to, positioning the patient, draping the patient, clamping and tying, cauterizing superficial bleeders, providing exposure through the use of retractors, maintaining a dry field through the use of suction equipment, following and cutting sutures, suturing subcutaneous suture and skin, and wound closure as directed by the surgeon In performance of duties must display knowledge and skill in tissue handling, providing exposure, using instruments, suturing, provision of homeostasis asepsis, and infection control Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action Demonstrates proficiency in perioperative nursing practice in both scrub and circulator roles in all surgical specialties Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures Demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced decision making skills; using the nursing process framework to focus on the patient's needs Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures Assumes the responsibility for professional growth and development, and continuing education