Registered Nurse - First Assist (RNFA)

Vetted Solutions; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in the operating room. The role involves intraoperative patient care, preoperative assessments, and contributing to planning and evaluating outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold a Nursing Diploma or Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), 2–5 years in perioperative nursing, and RN licensure. CNOR or Certified RN First Assistant is preferred, with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• RN license required; perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• 2-5 years in perioperative nursing; supervisory experience not required.
• CNOR or Certified RN First Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgery, providing direct patient care alongside surgeons.
• Conduct focused preoperative nursing assessments and data analysis.
• Participate in team efforts to enhance perioperative efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.
• Monitor patient responses, modify care plans, and administer medications per standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized perioperative care plans.
• Engage in professional development, applying current standards, research, and ethics.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for perioperative safety, and provide leadership.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

RN license

Certified First Assistant

CNOR

Certified RN First Assist

Job description

Role Overview: The RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures. They collaborate with the surgical team to deliver intraoperative patient care, participate in preoperative assessments, and contribute to planning and evaluating patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist during surgery, providing direct patient care alongside surgeons.
• Conduct focused preoperative nursing assessments and analyze data to determine diagnoses.
• Participate in team efforts to enhance perioperative efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.
• Monitor patient responses, modify care plans, and administer medications per standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized perioperative care plans.
• Engage in professional development, applying current standards, research, and ethical practices.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for perioperative safety, and provide professional leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

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

Skills & Attributes: Strong collaboration, assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential for success in this role.