Registered Nurse First Assistant

OSF HealthCare • Galesburg, IL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) serves as a first assistant for surgical procedures, providing patient care under the direction of the surgeon. This role involves collaborating with the surgeon and the surgical team to develop effective patient care plans for surgical patients. When functioning as an RNFA, the individual does not concurrently serve as the scrub nurse. The RNFA is expected to demonstrate leadership by working cooperatively with all medical center staff and upholding professional nursing practice standards. The position reports to the OR clinical manager and operates in accordance with applicable regulatory standards, organizational policy, and within the scope of RN licensure and education.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing
• 2 years' experience in the operating room.
• Registered Nursing License in the State of Illinois
• RNAS-C or CRNFA certification required within 2 years
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)
• Successful completion of approved RNFA program that meets the “AORN (Association of Operating Room Nurses) recommend education, meets requirements of statues, regulations and institutional policies relevant to RN first assistants’ standards for RN first assistant programs” and is accepted by the Certification Board Perioperative Nursing.
• Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR or approved equivalent (must include infant through adult, one and two-man rescuer, use of AED, and choking with hands-on CPR skills return demonstration, and must be pre-approved by Org Dev/Human Resources) completed prior to employment.
• RNFA-C or CRNFA certification required within 5 years.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Expertise in multiple specialty areas.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• RNAS-C or CRNFA certification

Responsibilities

• Is a first assistant for surgical procedures.
• Responsible for the care of the patient under the direction of the surgeon.
• Collaborate with the surgeon and surgical team to create effective patient care plans for our surgical patients.
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with all of the medical center staff.
• Works to maintain standards of professional nursing practice.
• Practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards, organizational policy, and performs all duties within the scope of RN licensure and education.

Benefits

• comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees