RN First Assist - Operating Room

About the role

The RN First Assist will carry out the functions to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices perioperative nursing and is therefore responsible for independent nursing behaviors of perioperative assessment and post-operative evaluation of care. The intra-operative practice of the RNFA is inter-department with the surgeon. The RNFA practices independently of the roles, duties, and responsibilities of a circulating nurse or surgical technologist.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA), Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• Education: College Diploma: Nursing, Certificate of Completion of an accredited RNFA program
• Work Experience: Perioperative Nursing 2+ years

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries.
• Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.
• Provide patient care and support
• Administer medications.
• Practice surgical procedures such as controlling bleeding and suturing incisions, draping, providing exposure, and handling tissue.
• Position and prepare the patient on the operating table.
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and heart rate.
• Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare.
• Communicate health of patient to family members.
• Perform post-operative assessments.
• Monitor patient after surgery for pain and/or complications
• Study patient history and health assessments.
• Monitor surgery site for healing or infection.
• Participate in research.
• Possess ability to scrub and circulate based upon unit needs.
• Prepare all necessary supplies.
• Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost-effective department.
• Charges for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in room turnover.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $46.69 per hour - $75.99 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.