RN First Assist - Broadway Operating Room

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in the United States seeks a Registered Nurse First Assist to support operating surgeons, enabling safe, efficient procedures.

The RNFA will prepare instruments, coordinate with the surgical team, and uphold patient safety standards across diverse specialties, including robotics and transplants. Current RN license and CNOR certification preferred; extensive OR experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program; CNOR certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years' operating room experience.
• Current unencumbered RN license; multi-state license if NLC state.
• CNOR certification maintained is required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare surgical tools and equipment and coordinate with health team members for preoperative planning.
• Administer intraoperative medications and support optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

RN license

OR experience

Intraoperative protocol adherence

Education

CNOR certification

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Accredited nursing program credentials (CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: Varies (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Compensation: Salary Range: $35.50 - $51.00. Union Position: No.

Department Details: Offers 13 state-of-the-art operating rooms. Surgery specialties at this location include:

• General Surgery
• Bariatrics
• Urology
• Gynecology
• Robotics
• Kidney Transplants
• Plastics
• Ear-Nose-Throat
• Oncology
• Colorectal
• Oral Surgery
• Pediatric Dentistry

The OR utilizes block scheduling for all specialties.

Staff Mix: RNs, Surgical Technicians, RN First Assist (RNFA), Unit Clerks, Nursing and Surgical Assistants.

Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist provides assistance to the operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance to applicable safety laws and regulations.

Job Description

Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis, exposure, closure, etc. Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members. Prepares surgical tools and equipment, administers intraoperative medications and takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are satisfied. Performs responsibilities in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act according to applicable state, institutional policies and procedures of facility, and the Association of Registered Nurses (AORN) Position Statement on RN First Assistants. Practices in collaboration with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. Functions as an assistant in all surgical specialties at the direction of the attending surgeon. Does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse. Credentialing through the Allied Health Staff of the organization where you will be working will be required.

Qualifications

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor’s degree is nursing is preferred. Minimum of two years’ experience in the operating room preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Must be certified by the Competency and Credentialing Institute Certification (CCI) for Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR). Maintaining certification is a requirement for employment.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.