RN First Assist Full-Time

Job Summary

The RN First Assist (RNFA) at DeTar Healthcare System provides advanced perioperative nursing care, assisting surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role includes preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities, supporting a variety of surgical specialties and units.

Essential Functions

• Provides advanced surgical assistance to the operating surgeon, including tissue handling, suturing, and wound management.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized perioperative care plans.
• Ensures the operative field is maintained aseptically, adhering to infection control protocols and surgical standards.
• Assesses patient needs preoperatively and postoperatively, providing education and emotional support as needed.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of perioperative care in compliance with organizational policies.
• Monitors and manages intraoperative patient status, responding to changes and communicating effectively with the surgical team.
• Provides mentorship and education to nursing staff and students, promoting best practices in perioperative care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of perioperative nursing experience in an operating room setting required.
• 1-2 years of experience as a certified RN First Assist providing intraoperative surgical assistance preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of surgical techniques, aseptic principles, and perioperative nursing practices.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in surgical instruments, technologies, and documentation systems.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement in the surgical setting.
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required and CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required.
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred.