RN First Assistant OR

Community Health Systems • Gadsden, AL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist Operating Room (OR) position at Gadsden Regional Medical Center. This role provides advanced perioperative nursing care, assisting surgeons during operative procedures to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA has preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative responsibilities, supporting a variety of surgical specialties and units. The RNFA collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, utilizing advanced skills in tissue handling, wound management, and surgical techniques while maintaining compliance with regulatory and institutional standards.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of perioperative nursing experience in an operating room setting required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of experience as a certified RN First Assist providing intraoperative surgical assistance preferred
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced surgical assistance to the operating surgeon, including tissue handling, suturing, and wound management.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized perioperative care plans.
• Ensures the operative field is maintained aseptically, adhering to infection control protocols and surgical standards.
• Assesses patient needs preoperatively and postoperatively, providing education and emotional support as needed.
• Monitors and manages intraoperative patient status, responding to changes and communicating effectively with the surgical team.
• Maintains accurate and thorough documentation of perioperative care in compliance with organizational policies.
• Provides mentorship and education to nursing staff and students, promoting best practices in perioperative care.
• Collaborates with various units and specialties to provide RNFA support tailored to specific surgical procedures and patient populations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401k match
• Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed