Full-Time Registered Nurse First Assistant

Role Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, ensuring adherence to nursing standards, and promoting team collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Provide perioperative care as an RNFA under surgeon supervision, demonstrating leadership and professionalism. Assist with patient needs, document accurately, and participate in quality and safety protocols. Support patient education, recognize emergencies, and contribute to discharge planning. Ensure proper operation of surgical procedures, including suturing, hemostasis, and site preparation. Qualifications & Skills: Must be a graduate of a nursing program with an approved RNFA course and at least three years of scrub and circulate experience in an acute care setting. Hold current RN license, BLS, ACLS, and CNOR certification; PALS preferred. Demonstrate intraoperative skills, effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to infection control. Additional Requirements: Maintain professional liability insurance, participate in ongoing education, and comply with facility-specific certifications. Demonstrate ability to adapt to a dynamic environment, ensure accurate documentation, and support departmental resources. Organizational Commitments: Commitment to safety, vaccinations, and participation in E-Verify. Responsible for delivering quality patient care and supporting hospital policies and standards.