Certified First Assist Registered Nurse

Overview

We are seeking a First Assist Registered Nurse to perform an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. The RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care and collaborates with the perioperative team, patient‑designated support persons, and other health care providers to plan care.

Bonus Options: up to $15,000 (Two payout options available)

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 6:30am to 3:00pm

Location: Riverview Regional Medical Center - Gadsden, AL

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Pre‑operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis and identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri‑operative department, considering factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environment, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Monitors patients’ response and modifies plan of care accordingly.
• Administers medications according to standard nursing practice.
• Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions, evaluates patient progress toward attaining outcomes, and systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, including patient and family education.

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state RN License; BSN preferred.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and must remain current.
• ACLS preferred; PALS preferred.
• Five years’ experience in an acute care operating room in the scrub and circulator roles; preferred experience in all specialties.
• Completion of a recognized training program in an RN First Assistant Program recognized by NIFA.
• Certification as an RN First Assistant within one year following meeting the required hours for certification.
• CNOR certification upon hire and must be maintained.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

Full Time

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