RN First Assist - Operating Room

Henry Ford Health•Clinton Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic Operating Room team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, a high-acuity hub serving Macomb County's fast-growing communities. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our hospital blends suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit, offering a great home base for both career and life. As part of the Henry Ford Health System, our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative and innovative environment. As an RN First Assist (RNFA), you will work under the supervision of the operating room surgeon to assist in performing safe surgical procedures. Collaborating with the healthcare team, you’ll ensure optimal patient care before, during, and after surgery. Your expertise will directly support surgeons, enhance team efficiency, and improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Requirements

Associates degree in Nursing; Bachelors degree preferred.
Current Michigan RN license.
Certification as a CRNFA from the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) within one year of employment.
3 years of experience as a registered nurse with completion of an RNFA program or CSFA training from a CAAHEP program.
Current BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

CNOR certification.
Experience in a high-acuity surgical setting.

Responsibilities

Assist surgeons intraoperatively, anticipating needs and ensuring appropriate instrumentation for each procedure.
Support preoperative and postoperative patient care, addressing patient needs throughout the surgical process.
Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment.
Perform scrub, circulate, and turnover duties as assigned when not functioning as the first assistant.
Maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in surgical nursing.