RNFA - Vascular Surgery

To independently function as an assistant to the surgeon 24/7. To direct and deliver advanced level nursing care. To initiate and implement nursing education and change on the unit.

Responsibilities:

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 mission, vision, & values.
• Takes an active role in ensuring 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.

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.
• Communicates unit status to one up leadership in an accurate and thorough manner.
• Enhances the image of UPMC and promotes the profession of Nursing.