Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA)

This role is a PRN First Assistant in the Operating Room, working 8-hour days from 7AM to 3:30PM with a 45-minute call time. Responsibilities include collaborating with surgeons during procedures, providing intraoperative patient care, performing pre-operative assessments, and developing individualized care plans. The RNFA monitors patient responses, administers medications, and ensures safety and efficiency in perioperative care. Qualifications require a nursing diploma or associate's degree, RN licensure, and 2-5 years of nursing experience; certification as a First Assistant and CNOR are preferred. The role emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and teamwork. Key duties include assessing patients, contributing to surgical team efficiency, managing care plans, evaluating patient outcomes, and advocating for patient safety. The position offers benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Skills needed include clinical expertise, collaboration, communication, and knowledge of perioperative procedures.