Certified Surgical First Assist / Operating Room / Full Time
About the role
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgical team to provide high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. The RNFA plays a critical role in assisting the surgeon by performing specific tasks that enhance the efficiency and safety of the operation. Accountable for the coordination and provision of professional nursing care appropriate to the age of the patient using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of patients. Provides input into the performance appraisal process for each assigned team member on an ongoing basis. Accountable for input into departmental and patient financial outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State
- BCLS certification (if not from the American Heart Association, AHA certification required within three months of employment)
- Successful completion of Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) program that meets the “AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs”
- Two years operating room experience
- Departmental competencies
Qualifications (Preferred)
- BSN
- Specialty certification in area of practice
- Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA)
- Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)
About Us
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, Catawba Valley Medical Center exists to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare for all who need it—regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our 258-bed hospital serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists, and our hospital. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating, and operating on a wide variety of conditions.