RN RNFA - Robotic Surgery

Adelphi Staffing • Rochester, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This contract position is for an RN First Assistant (RNFA) specializing in Robotic Surgery in Rochester, NY. The role involves assisting the surgeon and healthcare team during operative procedures, practicing as an RN First Assistant under the direction of the surgeon, and providing safe, effective perioperative care. The RNFA will perform RNFA duties during the operative phase of care and may also perform circulating and scrub RN duties when not assigned as RNFA. Collaboration with surgeons and the multidisciplinary surgical team is essential, requiring the application of appropriate knowledge, skills, and judgment in the OR and RNFA role.

Requirements

• Active New York Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license
• Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant (RNFA) program
• CNOR certification required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience
• Proficient in perioperative nursing practice
• BLS – American Heart Association only
• ROBOTIC EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Da Vinci robotic surgery experience required
• Experience with robotic Urology, GYN, Colorectal, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic, and General Surgery
• Robotic Surgical Oncology experience including Whipple procedures, gastrectomies, and hernia repairs
• Robotic General Surgery experience including cholecystectomies and appendectomies

Nice To Haves

• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Scrubbing and circulating experience preferred
• ACLS – American Heart Association preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon and healthcare team during operative procedures.
• Practice as an RN First Assistant under the direction of the surgeon.
• Provide safe, effective perioperative care and support optimal patient outcomes.
• Perform RNFA duties during the operative phase of care.
• Perform circulating and scrub RN duties when not assigned as RNFA.
• Collaborate with surgeons and the multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Apply appropriate knowledge, skills, and judgment in the OR and RNFA role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree