Registered Nurse First Assist I - Cardiothoracic Surgery

Jobtome; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our perioperative team. In this role you act as first assistant to the surgeon, providing direct patient care before, during and after procedures.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, has completed an RNFA course with internship hours, 2–5 years OR experience, holds a Texas RN license, and is certified in CPR/BLS; ACLS within 6 months. CNOR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Completion of an approved RNFA course with internship hours.
• 2–5 years experience in the operating room.
• Current Texas State RN license.
• CPR (American Heart Association) / BLS.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date.
• CNOR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Practices an expanded preoperative nursing role and assists the surgeon.
• Interprets diagnostic studies, educates patients and promotes health behaviors.

Skills

Preoperative nursing

Operating room experience

Scrub and circulating nurse

Education

RN nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Description

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Summary:

A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a nursing professional who renders direct patient care as part of the preoperative role by functioning as first assistant to the surgeon, and who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care activities.

Responsibilities:

• Practices an expanded role of preoperative nursing and has acquired knowledge and skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice.
• Interprets diagnostic studies, promotes positive health behaviors and skills through education and counseling.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours
• Two-five years experience in the operating room. Proficient in preoperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience xqrzhdi
• Current Texas State RN license
• CPR-(American Heart Association)
• BLS
• ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date Certified as a preoperative nurse (CNOR) required

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time