RN, First Assistant (RNFA)
About The Position
Could you be our next RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) at Lankenau Medical Center? Our RNFA’s are highly respected for their role in the Operating Room! As an RNFA, you would serve as the Surgical First Assistant by directly assisting the surgeon with positioning, prepping and draping the patient, controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing, mobilizing tissue, and directing other surgical staff. Specialties include but are not limited to: General, Urology, Orthopedics, Neuro, Plastics, Vascular, Robotics, etc. Develop and Grow Your Career! Be one of the many MLH Nurses who pursue certifications or advanced nursing degrees (BSN, MSN, MBA, PhD, DNP) by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status. Get Involved! Become engaged by joining department, hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees, Unit Councils, evidence-based research projects, and pursuing the Clinical Ladder program. You can also become a preceptor for our Perioperative Fellowship Program and new hires. Join the Team! Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a common purpose: providing superior service and care.
Requirements
- At least three (3) years of experience in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulator.
- RN Diploma, ASN required; BSN preferred.
- Completion of a recognized RNFA Program (proof of verification required).
- PA RN license OR a multi-state license verified in one of the approved states through the Nursing Licensure Compact.
- Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.
- ACLS required.
Nice To Haves
- CNOR Certification within 12 months
Responsibilities
- Serve as the Surgical First Assistant by directly assisting the surgeon with positioning, prepping and draping the patient, controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing, mobilizing tissue, and directing other surgical staff.
- Become engaged by joining department, hospital & system-wide Nursing Committees, Unit Councils, evidence-based research projects, and pursuing the Clinical Ladder program.
- Become a preceptor for our Perioperative Fellowship Program and new hires.
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program ($6,000 per year)
- Up to 200 hours of paid time off per year
- Employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors
- Free employee parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
