Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA)
MEP Health · Alton, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Schedule
PRN First Assistant in the Operating Room; 8-hour days from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with a 45-minute call time.
About the role
Collaborate with surgeons during procedures, provide intraoperative patient care, perform pre-operative assessments, and develop individualized care plans. Monitor patient responses, administer medications, and ensure safety and efficiency in perioperative care. Emphasizes professional development, ethical practice, and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with surgeons during procedures
- Provide intraoperative patient care
- Perform pre-operative assessments
- Develop individualized care plans
- Monitor patient responses
- Administer medications
- Ensure safety and efficiency in perioperative care
- Assess patients
- Contribute to surgical team efficiency
- Manage care plans
- Evaluate patient outcomes
- Advocate for patient safety
Qualifications
- Nursing diploma or associate's degree
- RN licensure
- 2–5 years of nursing experience
- Certification as a First Assistant preferred
- CNOR preferred
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Knowledge of perioperative procedures
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off