Registered Nurse First Assistant

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an RNFA to serve as a first assistant in the operating room. The role collaborates with surgeons and the perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care, performing intraoperative support and preoperative assessments while monitoring responses to adjust care plans.

Emphasis on safety, ethics, and ongoing professional development. The RNFA will participate in care coordination and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring evidence-based

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years in a relevant clinical setting; supervisory experience not required
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license; preferred certifications include Certified First Assistant, CNOR, and Certified RN First Assist

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively as part of the surgical team
• Conduct preoperative assessments and communicate patient outcomes
• Coordinate and evaluate perioperative care, ensuring patient safety and quality standards
• Participate in professional growth and ethical decision-making

Skills

Intraoperative support

Preoperative assessment

Perioperative care

Patient safety

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree

Job description

This position involves performing as a first assistant during surgical procedures in the operating room, collaborating with surgeons and the perioperative team to deliver high-quality patient care. The RNFA works alongside the surgical team, providing intraoperative support, assessing patients pre-operatively, and monitoring responses to modify care plans accordingly. Responsibilities include administering medications, developing individualized care plans, and ensuring safety, effectiveness, and efficiency throughout perioperative care. The role requires participation in ongoing professional development, ethical practice, and leadership within the clinical setting.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate’s degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years in a relevant clinical setting; supervisory experience not required
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license; preferred certifications include Certified First Assistant, CNOR, and Certified RN First Assist

Key Duties:

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively as part of the surgical team
• Conduct preoperative assessments and communicate patient outcomes
• Coordinate and evaluate perioperative care, ensuring patient safety and quality standards
• Participate in professional growth and ethical decision-making

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• other resources aimed at supporting well-being and professional development.