RN First Assistant

Kaleida Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 109,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support the surgeon during operations and manage peri-operative nursing care. The role requires NYS RN registration, BLS, and CNOR certification with RNFA training in line with AORN standards.

Ideal candidates have OR perioperative experience, and CNOR should be current. The position is onsite with a full-time schedule and bi-weekly pay, emphasizing patient safety and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS certified upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• BS in Nursing; if absent, must be obtained within three years.
• CNOR required upon hire and must remain active.
• RNFA program with internship meeting AORN RN First Assistant standards; CNOR prior to 2009 is noted.
• RNFA coursework and internship meeting academic standards; program recognized by state/nursing bodies.
• Two years OR perioperative nursing experience preferred; RNFA experience preferred; three years diversified perioperative nursing experience required.
• CNOR must be current and active.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the first assistant to the operating surgeon during the operative procedure.
• Provides comprehensive nursing management of care during the peri-operative phase.
• Supports scrubbing and circulating roles as applicable and required.

Skills

RN First Assistant

BLS certified

CNOR certified

OR nursing

Education

BS in Nursing

CNOR

Job description

Job Description

Functions as the first assistant to the operating surgeon during the operative procedure and provides comprehensive nursing management of care during the peri-operative phase. Does not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.

Education And Credentials

Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse and American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. Existing OCH RNs must acquire BLS certification as part of the training and orientation to OCH. Bachelors Degree (BS/BA). If Bachelors Degree absent upon hire or transfer into the position, it must be obtained within three years. 7/2009 thru 8/31/13

• Employees were required to have BS in Nursing or Specialty Certification required, if one is absent upon hire or transfer into the position it must be obtained within three years. Current CNOR Prior to 7/2009
• Employees not required to have Bachelors but were required to have current CNOR. Successful completion of a RN First Assistant course and internship that meets AORN Standards for RN First Assistant Education Programs. RNFA program consists of a course and internship equivalent to a minimum of a 3 semester credit hour didactic component and a minimum of a 3 semester credit hour clinical component of formal, academic, post basic nursing study which incorporates all of the content in the current edition of the Core Curriculum for the RN First Assistant and college credit is awarded along with a degree or certificate. The RNFA program is associated with a nursing program that is approved/recognized/accredited by a state board of nursing, accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education, if eligible; in a university or college that is accredited by an institutional accrediting agency that is recognized by the US Department of Education. CNOR required upon hire. CNOR must remain active and current.

Experience

Two (2) years of clinical experience in the area of specialty (OR) preferred. For RNFA 2 Years of experience in OR required and graduate of accredited program. Three (3) years diversified perioperative nursing experience, both scrubbing and circulating required. RNFA experience or RNFA clinical internship experience that is consistent with area(s) of need and is current within past three (3) years preferred.

Working Conditions

Weight Requirement

• Heavy (up to 100 lbs)

Job Details

Standard Hours Bi-Weekly: 75.00FTE: 1.000000Weekend/Holiday Requirement: YesOn Call Required: YesWith Rotation: Work Arrangement: OnsiteUnion Code: U15

CWA 1168 Millard Suburban RNRequisition ID#: 16292Grade: RN4APay Frequency: Bi-WeeklySalary Range: $52.60 -$63.66*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!