Registered Nurse RNFA

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) provides specialized perioperative nursing care with proficiency in robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgeries. This role involves assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety, and supporting the surgical team. The RNFA participates in an on-call rotation and must have at least three years of scrub and circulating experience. Responsibilities:

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures as a first assistant.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile surgical field and instruments.
• Provide patient care before, during, and after surgery.
• Collaborate with surgical team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in kidney call rotations Monday through Friday (1800-0600), weekends (24-hour shifts), and general call rotations on weekends and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and sterile techniques.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 3 years scrub and circulating experience in surgical settings.
• Proficiency in robotic, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in high-acuity surgical environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification or equivalent.
• Advanced training in minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Special Considerations:

• On-call duty estimated 8 days within a 6-week schedule.
• Kidney call rotation Monday through Friday evenings and overnight, weekends 24-hour coverage.
• General call rotation on weekends and holidays with no kidney call on holidays.
• Must be willing to accept 4x10 or 3x12 shift schedules.

Scheduling:

• Shift options include four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts.
• Call shifts distributed evenly among RNFAs according to established rotation.