Registered Nurse First Assistant, (RNFA)

Dartmouth Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 101,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

4 Ten-Hour Shifts

Job summary

Dartmouth Health’s Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH seeks an RN First Assistant to support the surgeon during operative procedures, with autonomy in RNFA tasks and collaboration in robotic, laparoscopic, and joint replacement surgeries. Requires CNOR, RN license, and RNFA coursework, with perioperative scrub and circulating nursing proficiency.

Four 10-hour shifts weekly, eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with active NH RN license.
• CNOR certification is required.
• Completion of RN First Assisting course is required.
• BLS within 3 months of hire and renewed biannually; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Staff RN duties as required while acting as RNFA
• Conduct preoperative and postoperative patient assessments.
• Identify safety hazards and initiate corrective actions.
• Apply asepsis and infection control principles throughout perioperative care.
• Assist with robotic, laparoscopic and joint replacement procedures; support various service lines.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub & circulating nurse experience

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

New Hampshire RN license

CNOR certification

RN First Assisting course

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

May be Eligible for up to a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

4 Ten-Hour Shifts

The RNFA is under the direct supervision and direction of the operating surgeon during the assisting phase, and until the conclusion of the operative procedure and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. Responsibilities include performing Staff Registered Nurse duties as required, performing preoperative and postoperative patient assessment, recognizing safety hazards and initiating appropriate corrective action, and applying principles of asepsis and infection control skillfully.

Some highlights of working as an RNFA in the Cheshire OR are: Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Total Joint Replacements, Sports Medicine Surgery. Other service lines include: GYN, General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Ortho, Podiatry.

This position offers the opportunity to have autonomy in the RNFA role, working closely with the attending surgeon.

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must have a current New Hampshire Registered Nurse license. Certification in Operating Room Nursing (CNOR) required. Completion of accredited course in RN First Assisting required. Proficiency in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse for at least three years. BLS – Within 3 months of hire and maintained on a biannual basis. ACLS, CNOR required.

As the largest private employer in the state of New Hampshire, Dartmouth Health provides employees of Cheshire Medical Center with an impressive array of benefits.

Did you know we offer:

• Benefits Eligible on Day One
• We have RN loan repayment up to $20,000.
• We offer up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement each year.
• We have a very popular “earned time” plan.
• We have extensive CEU/Training programs.
• And more!

Close to everything and something for everyone!

• No sales or state income tax in NH
• Keene is a vibrant college town
• A half-hour drive to Vermont and Massachusetts
• An easy two-hour drive to Boston
• Only four hours to Montreal, Canada
• You can easily catch the train from Brattleboro, VT to Penn Station, NYC
• An easy drive to the White Mountains of New Hampshire, the Green Mountains of Vermont, or the seacoast of New Hampshire, the beaches of Massachusetts.

About Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, NH

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding care and exceptional service. On our Keene campus, our team delivers an impressive range of clinical services that reflect the needs of the individuals and communities we serve. Being part of the Dartmouth Health family enables us to provide services that far exceed those of a typical rural hospital, including extensive programs in primary care, cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics, and public health.

• Area of Interest:Nursing;
• Pay Range:$48.83 - $68.59;
• Work Status:Monday - Friday 6:45 am - 5:15 pm 4 10-hour shifts ;
• Employment Type:Full-time 40 hours/week;
• Job ID:16304

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

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