RN First Assist: Independent Perioperative Nurse

Carle Health; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in perioperative care at our Illinois facilities. The role involves independent nursing responsibilities in perioperative assessment and post-operative evaluation, with collaboration across the OR team to ensure readiness of trays and supplies for each procedure.

The ideal candidate holds an IL RN license with CNOR certification and has 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience; BLS is required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois (IDFPR) and BLS.
• CNOR certification.
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries; ensure trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready.
• Provide patient care and support.
• Perform surgical tasks: bleeding control, suturing, draping, exposure, tissue handling.
• Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare; communicate patient health.
• Monitor patient post-operatively for pain and complications.
• Review patient history and health assessments.
• Monitor surgical site for healing or infection.
• Possess ability to scrub and circulate as needed.
• Coordinate supplies and equipment to maintain efficient department; manage charges.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub and circulate

Patient care

Bleeding control

Education

RN license (IL)

CNOR

RNFA program certificate

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in perioperative care at our Illinois facilities. The role involves independent nursing responsibilities in perioperative assessment and post-operative evaluation, with collaboration across the OR team to ensure readiness of trays and supplies for each procedure.

The ideal candidate holds an IL RN license with CNOR certification and has 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience; BLS is required.