Registered Nurse First Assistant

• Shift(s) available: day shift
• Job types available: full time, part time, and per diem
• Employer features: 401(K), Career Advance Program, Cross training, Nurse self-care program , Retirement Plan, Teaching Hospital, Tuition Assistance

Qualifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program, including both didactic and clinical components
• Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience with surgical scrub and/or circulating duties
• Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) from a recognized body preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Responsibilities:

• Assist the surgeon in the operating room by providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions according to the surgeon's directives
• Conduct preoperative assessments, including reviewing patient history, to determine the appropriate plan of care
• Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and prepared before surgery
• Provide postoperative care by assessing for complications, applying dressings, and offering pain management solutions
• Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care throughout the surgical process

Benefits:

• Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance

Salary: $60,000 to $101,000 /year