PRN Perioperative RNFA: Lead First Assistant in the OR

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a First Assistant in the operating room to support surgeons and perioperative teams, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes during procedures.

Responsibilities include intraoperative care, pre-operative data review, and contributing to care planning, safety, and cost-conscious practice, with emphasis on professional development and evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• RN license required with nursing diploma or associate degree.
• CNOR certification; bachelor's in nursing and Certified First Assistant credentials preferred.
• Strong collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical practice required.

Responsibilities

• Provide intraoperative first assistant care and assist surgeons in the operating room.
• Conduct pre-operative assessments and analyze data to inform nursing diagnoses.
• Monitor patient responses, administer meds per standards, and manage perioperative care plans.
• Engage in professional development, incorporate research into practice, and advocate for patient safety.
• Exercise ethical decision-making and provide education to patients and families; demonstrate leadership within the professional setting.

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Ethical practice

Education

Nursing diploma or associate degree (RN)

Bachelor's degree in nursing

CNOR certification

Certified First Assistant credentials

Job description

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a First Assistant in the operating room to support surgeons and perioperative teams, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes during procedures.

Responsibilities include intraoperative care, pre-operative data review, and contributing to care planning, safety, and cost-conscious practice, with emphasis on professional development and evidence-based care.