Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA)
Alpha Home Health and Hospice · Alton, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
This is a PRN perioperative nursing position requiring the RN to act as a first assistant during surgical procedures in a hospital's operating room.
Responsibilities
- Provide intraoperative patient care as a first assistant, collaborating with surgeons and the perioperative team.
- Conduct preoperative assessments, analyze data, and communicate patient outcomes.
- Contribute to department efficiency, considering safety, effectiveness, and cost factors.
- Monitor patient response, modify care plans, administer medications, and develop individualized perioperative care strategies.
- Participate in professional development, uphold ethical practices, and advocate for patient safety.
- Educate patients and families, incorporate research into practice, and demonstrate leadership in the professional setting.
Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree in Nursing.
- Experience: 2-5 years in perioperative nursing.
- Licenses & Certifications: RN license; CNOR and Certified First Assistant preferred.
- Must have CNOR certification to qualify.
Schedule
8-hour workdays, 7AM-3:30PM, with a 45-minute call time.