Registered Nurse First Assistant

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA) is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join its perioperative team in Belleville, Illinois. The role focuses on expert nursing care, first-assist responsibilities, and collaboration with surgeons and OR staff to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds RN licensure with perioperative experience, strong sterility skills, and a commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care within a continuous

Qualifications

• RN licensure with perioperative nursing experience.
• Proficiency in surgical assisting.
• Strong knowledge of sterile techniques.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care and first-assist support during surgical procedures.
• Conduct pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments, manage surgical instruments, perform suturing, control bleeding (hemostasis).
• Maintain strict sterile techniques.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and operating room staff to deliver comprehensive surgical care.

Skills

RN licensure

Perioperative experience

Surgical assisting

Sterile techniques

Teamwork & communication

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Responsibilities: Provide expert perioperative nursing care and first-assist support during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Conduct pre-, intra-, and post-operative assessments, manage surgical instruments, perform suturing, control bleeding (hemostasis), and maintain strict sterile techniques.

Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and operating room staff to deliver comprehensive surgical care.

Qualifications & Skills: Registered Nurse licensure with perioperative nursing experience, proficiency in surgical assisting, strong knowledge of sterile techniques, and excellent teamwork and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a compassionate, innovative environment focused on continuous improvement and ethical patient care.