Perioperative Surgical Assistant (RNFA) – Labor & Delivery

University Hospitals; Concord (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking Surgical Assistants and RNFAs for Labor and Delivery to support surgeons under supervision, providing intraoperative aid and perioperative care. RNFA candidates must meet licensure requirements and have CSRN CNOR certification where applicable; education must include accredited surgical assistant and RN programs.

The roles cover pre/postoperative duties, ongoing education for residents and staff, and participate in data collection to support research and care

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program -Required
• Graduation from an accredited RN Program -Required
• Completion of state approved RNFA program -Required
• Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) authorized by the Ohio Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse first assistant prior to April 1, 1998 and who holds as of October 1, 1998 certification as a CNOR. (Required)
• 2+ years Perioperative nursing experience -Required
• Physician relations experience -Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Applies the nursing process in all facets of the nurse first assistant role.
• Displays knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body while delivering safe patient care.
• Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative procedural environment.
• Offers education development opportunities to residents, nursing staff, students and any other appropriate persons in the specific surgery and patient management.
• Utilizes ongoing data collection perioperative, procedural, and follow-up information to aid in research care studies that promote effectiveness and quality of patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Informatics

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

Accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Graduation from an accredited RN Program

State approved RNFA program

RNFA CNOR certification

Job description

University Hospitals is seeking Surgical Assistants and RNFAs for Labor and Delivery to support surgeons under supervision, providing intraoperative aid and perioperative care. RNFA candidates must meet licensure requirements and have CSRN CNOR certification where applicable; education must include accredited surgical assistant and RN programs.

The roles cover pre/postoperative duties, ongoing education for residents and staff, and participate in data collection to support research and care