Role Overview:
This position involves performing an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. The RNFA collaborates with the surgical team to provide direct patient care, contributing to the efficiency and safety of perioperative services. Responsibilities include delivering intraoperative patient care, conducting preoperative assessments, analyzing data, and developing individual care plans. The role also involves administering medications, monitoring patient responses, modifying care plans as needed, and participating in professional development. The RNFA advocates for patient safety, incorporates research into practice, and provides patient and family education.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Experience: 2-5 years in a relevant setting; supervisory experience not required
- Licenses & Certifications: Current RN license; preferred certifications include Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Key Duties:
- Assist surgeons intraoperatively as part of the surgical team
- Perform focused preoperative assessments and analyze data to plan care
- Ensure safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in patient care delivery
- Manage and evaluate patient responses, modify care plans, and administer medications
- Participate in ongoing professional growth and ethical practice, advocating for perioperative safety
Additional Benefits: Comprehensive health, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being and professional development.