Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA)

Azza HealthCare Agency; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an RN First Assistant to join our operating room team. You will deliver intraoperative patient care, assist surgeons, monitor responses, and help implement perioperative plans to support safe, high-quality outcomes.

Requirements include RN license, 2–5 years in healthcare, Nursing Diploma or Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred); CNOR or Certified RN First Assist is a plus. This full-time, on-site role is based in Alton, Illinois, with ongoing opportunities for

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist preferred.
• 2-5 years in a healthcare setting; no supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care, conducts pre-operative assessments, and determines nursing diagnoses.
• Assists surgeons during procedures, monitors patient responses, and modifies care plans accordingly.
• Administers medications per nursing standards and manages individualized perioperative care plans.
• Participates in professional development, integrates research, and advocates for patient safety and ethical practice.
• Contributes to team efficiency and ensures safety, effectiveness of care.

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Role: Performs as a first assistant during surgical procedures in the operating room, collaborating with surgeons and the perioperative team to provide direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care, conducts pre-operative assessments, and determines nursing diagnoses.
• Assists surgeons during procedures, monitors patient responses, and modifies care plans accordingly.
• Administers medications per nursing standards and manages individualized perioperative care plans.
• Participates in professional development, integrates research, and advocates for patient safety and ethical practice.
• Contributes to team efficiency and ensures safety, effectiveness, and quality of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-5 years in a healthcare setting; no supervisory experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: RN license required; Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assist preferred.

Key Duties: Collaborates with surgical team, assesses patient needs, administers medications, and contributes to quality improvement and professional growth.