RN First Assist RNFA
About The Position
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) possesses advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology and utilizes extensive patient assessment skills to collaborate with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. This role performs all activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice executed within the context of the nursing process. Intra-operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psycho motor, and affective) based on an extensive body of scientific knowledge, as specified in the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum for the RNFA.
Requirements
- Associates in Nursing
- Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years
- MI Registered Nurse (RN)
- Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program
- Vocational/Technical
- Actively enrolled or have completed an accredited first assistant program, preferably a program compliant with AORN recommendations for RNFA programs.
- AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days
- AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days
Nice To Haves
- Nurse in OR (CNOR) - CCI or Nurse in OR (CNOR) - AORN within 1 year
- RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) - AORN Association of perioOperative Registered Nurses required for MHC; otherwise preferred 2 Yrs preferred
- RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) - NASC National Assistant at Surgery Certification required for MHC; otherwise preferred 2 Yrs preferred
- Surgical Assistant, Certified (CSA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required for MHC; otherwise preferred 2 Yrs preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs all activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice executed within the context of the nursing process.
- Intra-operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psycho motor, and affective) based on an extensive body of scientific knowledge, as specified in the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum for the RNFA.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
