Role Overview: The RN First Assistant (RNFA) performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant during surgical procedures in the operating room, collaborating with surgeons and the perioperative team to provide direct patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver intraoperative patient care as a first assistant, performing preoperative assessments and analyzing data to determine nursing diagnoses.
- Contribute to the efficiency and safety of the perioperative department by planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
- Monitor patient responses, modify care plans accordingly, administer medications, and develop individualized perioperative care plans.
- Participate in professional development, incorporate research into practice, and advocate for patient safety and ethical care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care throughout the surgical continuum.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Active RN license; Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 2-5 years of nursing experience; previous supervisor experience not required.
- Certifications: RN, CNOR, Certified First Assistant preferred.
Key Duties: Provide intraoperative assistance, participate in assessments, ensure safety and quality in patient care, and engage in lifelong learning and professional growth.