RN First Assist

Brooks TLC Hospital System, Inc.; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks-TLC Hospital System in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant for the BTLC Operating Room. The RNFA will function as first assistant, managing perioperative care, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The role requires a BSN, current NY RN license, CNOR, RNFA, and BLS/ACLS/PALS within 6 months, with RNFA internship and adherence to AORN standards. Full-time, onsite position with on-call and weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited program.
• Current NY RN license; BLS, CNOR, RNFA, ACLS and PALS within 6 months.
• RNFA program meets AORN Standards; includes course and internship; college credit may be awarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing management and assist the operating surgeon during procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; support patient, visitors and families.
• Work on-site in BTLC Operating Room with on-call and weekend requirements.

Skills

RN First Assistant

CNOR

RN licensure

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Education

BSN

RN First Assistant course

RNFA internship

NY RN licensure

Job description

Location: Brooks Memorial Hospital
Location of Job : US:NY:Dunkirk
Work Type : Full-Time
Shift 1

Job Description

The registered nurse promotes and restores patient’s health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patient, visitors, and families. Functions as the first assistant to the operating surgeon during the operative procedure and provides comprehensive nursing management of care during the perioperative phase.

Education And Credentials

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from accredited nursing program. Current CNOR, Successful completion of a RN First Assistant course and internship that meets AORN Standards for RN First Assistant Education Programs. RNFA program consists of a course and internship equivalent to a minimum of a 3 semester credit hour didactic component and a minimum of a 3 semester credit hour clinical component of formal, academic, post basic nursing study which incorporates all of the content in the current edition of the Core Curriculum for the RN First Assistant and college credit is awarded along with a degree or certificate. The RNFA program is associated with a nursing program that is approved/recognized/accredited by a state board of nursing, accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education, if eligible; in a university or college that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education. Current NY licensure as a Registered Nurse; BLS, CNOR, RNFA, ACLS and PALS within 6 months.

Experience

RNFA experience or RNFA clinical internship experience that is consistent with area(s) of need and is current within past three (3) years preferred. Three (3) years diversified perioperative nursing experience, both scrubbing and circulating required. Minimum of 1 year medical surgical nursing experience. Requires critical thinking skills, working collaboratively with a variety of licensed and non-licensed professionals internal and external to hospital operations, application of clinical knowledge and skills in performance of patient care in new and evolving situations, clear communication of educational materials and clinical procedures, clinical administration of a full patient assignment, decisive judgment often exerted in emergent situations, time management and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Department : BTLC Operating Room
Standard Hours Bi-Weekly : 75.00
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Yes
On Call Required : Yes
With Rotation: Yes
Scheduled Work Hours: 7:00-5:00p with call
Work Arrangement : Onsite
Union Code : U40 - Brooks NYSNA
Requisition ID# : 23376
Grade : N02
Pay Frequency : Bi-Weekly
Salary Range: $51.46-59.69

*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Brooks-TLC Hospital System's mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Brooks-TLC Hospital System envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Brooks-TLC Hospital System is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!