Registered Nurse – First Assist (RNFA)

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

Role Overview:

Performs as a first assistant during surgical procedures in the operating room, collaborating closely with surgeons and the perioperative team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides intraoperative patient care as a first assistant, conducting pre-operative assessments and analyzing data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Supports surgical team efficiency by considering safety, effectiveness, and cost factors in care planning and delivery.
• Monitors patient responses, administers medications per standards, and manages individualized perioperative care plans.
• Participates in professional development, incorporates research into practice, and advocates for patient safety.
• Engages in ethical decision-making, patient and family education, and provides leadership within the professional setting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• RN license with a nursing diploma or associate’s degree; 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Must possess CNOR certification; bachelor’s degree in nursing and Certified First Assistant credentials are preferred.
• Strong collaboration, critical thinking, and ethical practice skills required.

Additional Details:

This PRN role involves 8-hour days, primarily from 7AM to 3:30PM, with a 45-minute call time. The position operates within a full-service hospital equipped with dedicated operating rooms and a call coverage team. The role emphasizes professional growth, commitment to quality care, and adherence to standards.