RN First Assist — Perioperative Surgical Expert

Carle Health; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN First Assist to partner with surgeons in complex perioperative care. The RNFA will perform independent perioperative assessment, assist in procedures, and collaborate with OR teams to ensure readiness of trays, instruments and supplies.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, CNOR, BLS within 30 days, and an accredited RNFA program, with at least two years in perioperative nursing. The role includes patient education and post‑op evaluation.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with CNOR certification
• BLS certification within 30 days
• Completion of an accredited RNFA program
• Minimum 2 years perioperative nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries. Collaborates with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies are ready for each procedure.
• Provide patient care and support
• Administer medications.
• Practice surgical procedures such as controlling bleeding and suturing incisions, draping, providing exposure, and handling tissue.
• Position and prepare the patient on the operating table.
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and heart rate.
• Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare. Communicate health of patient to family members.
• Perform post‑operative assessments. Monitor patient after surgery for pain and/or complications.
• Study patient history and health assessments.
• Monitor surgery site for healing or infection.
• Participate in research.
• Possess ability to scrub and circulate based upon unit needs.
• Prepare all necessary supplies. Assists in organization and coordination of supplies and equipment to maintain an efficient and cost‑effective department. Charges for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in room turnover.

Skills

RN license

BLS within 30 days

CNOR certification

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

Certificate of Completion of an accredited RNFA program

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN First Assist to partner with surgeons in complex perioperative care. The RNFA will perform independent perioperative assessment, assist in procedures, and collaborate with OR teams to ensure readiness of trays, instruments and supplies.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, CNOR, BLS within 30 days, and an accredited RNFA program, with at least two years in perioperative nursing. The role includes patient education and post‑op evaluation.