RN First Assist - Robotics

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.