Job Summary
The role involves working in conjunction with surgeons and the healthcare team to ensure the best possible results for patients. The individual will fulfill Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) responsibilities during surgical procedures, following the lead of the surgeon without also serving as a scrub person.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with the surgical team to support patient care and surgical outcomes.
- Execute RNFA tasks intraoperatively under the guidance of the surgeon.
- Avoid concurrently acting as a scrub technician to focus on RNFA duties.
Qualifications
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted RN license in Alabama or a multistate equivalent.
- Certification as a CNOR is required.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications are essential.
- Completion of an accredited RNFA program that adheres to AORN standards is mandatory.
- A background in cardiovascular operating room settings and experience in vein harvesting is necessary.
Jackson Hospital 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.
