RN First Assist

Corewell Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join their dynamic surgical team. This role involves advanced perioperative practices, collaborating with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Nursing and complete an accredited RNFA program, along with essential certifications. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and financial options, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion. Join a recognized leader in healthcare and make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Optional identity theft protection

Retirement options with matching

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's in Nursing and completion of an RNFA accredited program.
• Must have advanced knowledge of anatomy and surgical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with health team members for optimal patient outcomes.
• Assists the surgeon during procedures based on scientific knowledge.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology

Perioperative nursing practice

Surgical assistance

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Completion of RNFA accredited program

MI Registered Nurse (RN)

AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Nurse in OR (CNOR)

RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA)

Surgical Assistant, Certified (CSA)

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $20,000 in incentives for this opportunity!

About the unit

21 total OR rooms in the main OR, including 19 ORs, 1 cysto, and 1 vascular lab. The specialty services for the main OR include:

• General Surgery
• Orthopedic sports medicine
• Total joints
• Spine
• Thoracic
• GYN
• Plastics
• Urology
• ENT
• Podiatry
• Vascular
• Neurosurgery
• Robotics and CV
• Hearts

About Troy Hospital

Recognized by US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services. It has also been ranked #3 on the World’s Best Hospitals list by Newsweek. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and medical advancement.

Scope of work

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, collaborates with all health team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Performs activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice within the nursing process. Intra-operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors based on scientific knowledge, as specified in the AORN Core Curriculum for the RNFA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing (Required)
• Completion of RNFA accredited program (Required)
• MI Registered Nurse (RN) (Required)
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Required)
• Nurse in OR (CNOR) - CCI Competency and Credentialing Institute (Required)
• RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) (Required)
• Surgical Assistant, Certified (CSA) - NBSTSA within 2 years (Required)

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, financial, and work/life balance options. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Retirement options with service contribution and matching
• Eligibility for benefits depends on employment type and status

Additional Details

Primary Location: SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department: Surgery - Troy

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Hours of Work: 40

Days Worked: Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to a safe environment and equal opportunity employment, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Assistance with application process is available at 616.486.7447.