RN First Assist - Operating Room

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking an RN First Assist to join the Operating Room team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital. The role involves assisting surgeons intraoperatively, supporting perioperative care, and helping maintain an efficient OR environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a Michigan RN license, CRNFA certification, RNFA or CSFA training, and BLS. CNOR is preferred. This is a full-time, day-shift, on-site position in Macomb County, MI.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Certification as a CRNFA from the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) within one year of employment.
• 3 years of experience as a registered nurse with completion of an RNFA program or CSFA training from a CAAHEP program.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively, anticipating needs and ensuring instrumentation for procedures.
• Support preoperative and postoperative patient care.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain a safe operating room environment.
• Perform scrub, circulate, and turnover duties when not acting as the first assistant.
• Maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in surgical nursing.

Skills

RN First Assist

Intraoperative support

Surgical instrumentation knowledge

Preop/postop care

Team collaboration

Education

Michigan RN license

CRNFA certification (CCI)

RNFA program / CSFA training (CAAHEP)

BLS certification

CNOR certification

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

RN First Assist - Operating Room - 40 Hours/Week - Day Shift

About the Department

Join our dynamic Operating Room team at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, a high-acuity hub serving Macomb County's fast-growing communities. Located near the beautiful Lake St. Clair, our hospital blends suburban comfort with easy access to Detroit, offering a great home base for both career and life. As part of the Henry Ford Health System, our team is committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Role Overview

As an RN First Assist (RNFA), you will work under the supervision of the operating room surgeon to assist in performing safe surgical procedures. Collaborating with the healthcare team, you’ll ensure optimal patient care before, during, and after surgery. Your expertise will directly support surgeons, enhance team efficiency, and improve patient outcomes in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively, anticipating needs and ensuring appropriate instrumentation for each procedure.
• Support preoperative and postoperative patient care, addressing patient needs throughout the surgical process.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to maintain a safe and efficient operating room environment.
• Perform scrub, circulate, and turnover duties as assigned when not functioning as the first assistant.
• Maintain certification and stay updated on best practices in surgical nursing.

What We Offer

Join a team where your growth is our priority. Collaborate with top healthcare professionals, engage in mission-driven work, and access continuous learning opportunities to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license.
• Certification as a CRNFA from the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI) within one year of employment.
• 3 years of experience as a registered nurse with completion of an RNFA program or CSFA training from a CAAHEP program.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification.
• Experience in a high-acuity surgical setting.