RN First Assist: Perioperative Surgical Partner

Carle Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in a perioperative setting. The RNFA will perform independent nursing assessment, intra‑operative collaboration, and post‑operative care coordination with the OR team.

The role requires RN licensure, CNOR certification, and BLS, with at least two years of perioperative nursing experience. This full‑time position focuses on patient safety, efficient workflow, and cost‑effective care within Carle Health’s

Qualifications

• RNFA certification and BLS within 30 days.
• Completion of 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.
• Assists in room turnover.

Skills

RNFA certification

BLS

CNOR

Education

Nursing Diploma

RNFA program completion

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced RN First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in a perioperative setting. The RNFA will perform independent nursing assessment, intra‑operative collaboration, and post‑operative care coordination with the OR team.

The role requires RN licensure, CNOR certification, and BLS, with at least two years of perioperative nursing experience. This full‑time position focuses on patient safety, efficient workflow, and cost‑effective care within Carle Health’s