RN First Assist, Operating Room (FT Days / 12's) KH Main

Kettering Health Network; Kettering, New York (OH, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a skilled RN First Assist to join their dedicated surgical team. In this vital role, you will assist surgeons during operations, performing key surgical tasks under supervision, and ensuring patient safety and care throughout the surgical process. This position requires a current RN license in Ohio, a minimum of 24 months of experience in an operating room, and successful completion of an RNFA course. Join a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality healthcare and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Ohio and minimum 24 months RN experience in an OR.
• Successful completion of approved RNFA course required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in surgery and performs significant surgical tasks.
• Handles tasks like applying splints, placing IVs, and administering anesthesia.

Skills

Surgical Assistance

Patient Care

Anesthesia Administration

Tissue Dissection

Education

RN License in State of Ohio

Completion of RNFA Course

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Responsibilities & Requirements

RNFirst Assist (RNFA) job duties:

• Assists physicians in surgery and may perform specific significant surgical tasks under professional supervision.
• Surgical tasks include, but are not limited to, opening and closing surgical sites, exposure of the surgical site, harvesting grafts, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, implanting devices, and altering tissues.
• Under professional supervision, theRNFA performs task which include, but are not limited to, applying and removing splints and/or casts, placing Foley catheters, placing IV’s, placing arterial lines, administering local anesthesia, and other such procedures as requested and necessary.

Applicants Must Have:

• Current RN license in State of Ohio
• Minimum of 24 months RN experience in an OR required.
• Successful completion of approved RNFA course
• Current BLS certification
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS as determined by unit scope of practice

Preferred Qualifications

Achievement of CNOR certification, CRNA preferred