Registered Nurse - First Assist - RN - Operating Room

Trinity Health MI; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Grand Rapids, MI, is looking for a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to collaborate with surgeons during surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have a BSN, RNFA Program completion, and at least three years of perioperative nursing experience. Responsibilities include assisting in surgeries, performing wound closures, and maintaining a sterile environment. This full-time role requires active RN licensure in Michigan and relevant certifications. Competitive hours offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a BSN from an accredited nursing school.
• Successful completion of an RNFA Program is required.
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in Michigan is necessary.
• CNOR certification is mandatory.
• BLS Certification from the American Heart Association is needed.
• Minimum of three years in perioperative nursing is required.
• Must be proficient in scrubbing and circulating.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Provides hemostasis under surgeon supervision.
• Performs wound closures as directed by the surgeon.
• Handles tissue as directed during procedures.
• Applies surgical dressings and immobilizing devices.
• Assists in preparing for surgical cases.
• Participates in blood volume replacement or auto transfusion if needed.
• Selects appropriate wound dressings.
• Provides assistance for drainage systems.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs during operations.

Skills

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Successful completion of an RNFA Program

Active Registered Nurse licensure in Michigan

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

BLS Certification from American Heart Association

Minimum of three years of perioperative nursing experience

Proficiency in scrubbing and circulating

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Description

The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and the interdisciplinary health care team to ensure safe surgical procedures and optimal patient outcomes.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

What you will need

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of an RNFA Program
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
• BLS Certification American Heart Association
• Minimum of three years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Proficiency in scrubbing and circulating

What you will do

• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient
• Provide hemostasis under surgeon supervision, including clamping, coagulating, and ligating vessels
• Performs wound closures as directed, including suturing drains, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin
• Handles tissue as directed by a surgeon.
• Applies surgical dressing, application of casts, splints, or immobilizing devices
• Assists in surgical case preparation (equipment, supplies, and instruments).
• Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion, when appropriate.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs to expedite the operative procedure.

What you will work

• Full time
• 40 hours per week

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.