RN First Assist PRN

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled RN first assistant to join their surgical team. This role is crucial for ensuring safe and effective surgical procedures, requiring specialized nursing knowledge and proficiency in various surgical techniques. The ideal candidate will assist the surgeon directly, demonstrating expertise in patient care during operations. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and surgical success. If you are passionate about surgical nursing and ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license and CNOR certification.
• Completion of recognized RNFA program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during operations with patient care.
• Perform hemostasis and manage surgical instruments.
• Participate in patient transfer and identification protocols.

Skills

State RN license (RN)

CNOR certification

BLS & ACLS Certification

Completion of a recognized RNFA program

Surgical anatomy knowledge

Proficient in scrub and circulating

Job description

United Surgical Partners International, Inc

Job ID: 70442-147 Date posted: 03/21/2025

The RN first assistant to the surgeon during a surgical procedure carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. S/he practices perioperative nursing and has acquired the knowledge, skills, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon, through organized instruction and supervised practice. The RN first assistant practices under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the first assistant phase of the perioperative role.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• To utilize specialized nursing knowledge and discriminative judgment while giving direct and indirect patient care and function as a member of the surgical team.
• Performs or assists with positioning, prepping, and draping of the patient.
• Provides hemostasis by clamping blood vessels, coagulating bleeding points, ligating vessels, and by other means as directed and supervised by the surgeon.
• Provides exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques.
• Handles tissues as directed.
• Inserts and positions instrumentation.
• Sutures fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissues.
• Places and sutures drains.
• Applies surgical dressings, braces, and surgical supports.
• Assists with transferring the patient from the operating room to the PACU when needed.
• Participates in the “Universal Protocol” and patient identification.
• Reviews x-ray films/PACS with surgeon and discusses plan of action.
• Is responsible for verifying the number and type of specimens.

Required Skills:

• State RN license (RN)
• CNOR certification
• BLS & ACLS Certification
• Completion of a recognized RNFA program (proof of verification required)
• Proficient in both scrub and circulating for a minimum of three years
• Has knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative techniques relative to procedures where the RNFA assists.