Job Summary
The RN First Assistant plays a vital role in managing patient care within the operating room, directly supporting surgeons throughout surgical procedures. This includes responsibilities related to tissue handling, suturing, and maintaining an effective preoperative plan, while ensuring a safe and sterile environment for all patients undergoing surgery.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee patient care in the surgical setting.
- Assist surgeons with various surgical tasks, including tissue management and suturing.
- Engage in preoperative planning to establish effective surgical protocols.
- Maintain a safe and aseptic environment to protect patient welfare during surgery.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an RNFA program accredited in accordance with AORN standards.
- Possession of a current, valid Registered Nurse license.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
- Certification as a Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in perioperative nursing is favored.
Adventist Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
