Role Overview: The RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) performs an expanded perioperative role, collaborating with surgeons during surgical procedures to provide direct patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver intraoperative patient care as the first assistant, conducting pre-operative assessments, analyzing data, and communicating patient outcomes.
- Join the surgical team to enhance efficiency, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness in patient care.
- Monitor patient responses, modify care plans, administer medications per standards, and develop individualized perioperative care strategies.
- Participate in professional development, incorporate research into practice, and advocate for patient safety and ethical standards.
- Provide patient and family education, and demonstrate leadership within the professional setting.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of an Associate’s or Nursing Diploma, with 2-5 years of experience preferred.
- Current RN licensure; certification as a First Assistant, CNOR, or similar preferred.
- Strong collaborative, clinical, and communication skills essential for team-based perioperative care.
Additional Details: This PRN position involves 8-hour shifts from 7AM to 3:30PM, with responsibilities including patient assessment, intraoperative assistance, and ongoing care coordination. The role emphasizes professional growth, ethical practice, and patient-centered care.