Registered Nurse First Assistant Certified

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Port Huron is seeking an RN First Assistant to support the primary surgeon during the perioperative period and to facilitate the nursing process across all perioperative activities.

The role requires CNOR, an active Michigan RN license, open heart experience with vein harvesting, and completion of an RNFA course, with on‑site coverage, on‑call duties, and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Two (2) years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan.
• CNOR certification.
• Open Heart experience with Vein harvesting.
• Completion of an RNFA course.
• BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon throughout the perioperative period.
• Facilitates the application of the nursing process in all facets of the RN First Assistant Role.
• Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
• Participates in a minimum of fifty (50%) of monthly departmental meetings.
• Contributes to effective communication and efficient operation needs of the unit.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

RN First Assistant

CNOR

BLS

Open Heart experience

RNFA course

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital. Provides technical first assist to the primary surgeon. Facilitates the application of the nursing process. Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment. Maintains a commitment to professional growth and development.

Position Summary

Supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital. Provides technical first assist to the primary surgeon. Facilitates the application of the nursing process. Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment. Maintains a commitment to professional growth and development.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Supports the mission and vision of McLaren Port Huron through behaviors that reflect and integrate our values, as evidenced by observation, peer and customer feedback.
• Provides technical first assistance to the primary surgeon throughout the perioperative period.
• Facilitates the application of the nursing process in all facets of the RN First Assistant Role.
• Establishes and maintains a safe perioperative environment.
• Participates in a minimum of fifty (50%) of monthly departmental meetings.
• Contributes to the effective communication and efficient operation needs of unit.
• Maintains commitment to professional growth and development.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Two (2) years of perioperative nursing
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• CNOR
• Open Heart experience with Vein harvesting
• Completion of an RNFA course
• BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Nursing (BSN)
• CRNFA
• ACLS is preferred

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Daily Work Times: 7:00am-7:00pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes