Registered Nurse RN First Assistant
About The Position
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) serves as first assistant during surgical procedures and is responsible for patient care under the direction of the surgeon. The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and surgical team to develop effective care plans for surgical patients. While functioning as an RNFA, the nurse does not concurrently serve as the scrub nurse. The role provides leadership through cooperation with medical center staff and helps maintain professional nursing practice standards. The position reports to the OR Clinical Manager and practices in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and organizational policy, within the scope of RN licensure and education. This is an hourly position with a pay range of $45.34–$63.23 per hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. The position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with 1–4 years of RN experience or a $25,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with 5 or more years of RN experience; each bonus requires a two-year work commitment. Relocation bonus eligibility is also offered. OSF HealthCare describes its total rewards package as including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Two years of operating room experience.
- Registered Nursing License in the State of Illinois.
- Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR).
- Successful completion of an approved RNFA program meeting the stated AORN-recommended education and relevant statutory, regulatory, institutional, and certification-board requirements.
- Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
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
- Serve as first assistant during surgical procedures.
- Provide patient care under the direction of the surgeon.
- Collaborate with the surgeon and surgical team to develop effective care plans for surgical patients.
- Do not function concurrently as the scrub nurse while working in the RNFA role.
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with medical center staff.
- Help maintain standards of professional nursing practice.
- Practice in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and organizational policy, within the scope of RN licensure and education.
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings.
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for 1–4 years of RN experience, with a two-year work commitment.
- Sign-on bonus of $25,000 for 5 or more years of RN experience, with a two-year work commitment.
- Relocation bonus eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
