RN First Assistant

IntelliResume; Village of Williamsville (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleida Health in Williamsville, NY is seeking a RN First Assistant to support the operating surgeon during procedures and manage peri-operative nursing care.

This full-time day-shift position requires NYS RN registration, BLS on hire, a BS/BA degree, CNOR, and completion of an RN First Assistant course. Prior OR experience is preferred; scrubbing duties are not part of this role.

Qualifications

• Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• BLS required upon hire.
• Bachelor's Degree required; must be obtained within three years if absent upon hire.
• RN First Assistant course and internship meeting AORN Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the operating surgeon during operative procedures.
• Provide comprehensive nursing management of care during the peri-operative phase.
• Do not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.

Skills

Operating room experience

Perioperative nursing

RN First Assistant course

Education

Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA)

NYS Registered Nurse

Job description

About This Role

The RN First Assistant functions as the first assistant to the operating surgeon during operative procedures and provides comprehensive nursing management of care during the peri-operative phase.

Highlights

• Location: Williamsville, NY
• Facility: Millard Fillmore Suburban
• Schedule: Full-Time, Day shift

What You'll Do

• Assist the operating surgeon during operative procedures.
• Provide comprehensive nursing management of care during the peri-operative phase.
• Do not concurrently function as the scrub nurse.

Requirements

Education:

• Current NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse
• American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
• Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) required; must be obtained within three years if absent upon hire

Experience:

• Two (2) years of clinical experience in the area of specialty preferred
• Two (2) years of experience in OR required and graduate of accredited program
• Three (3) years diversified perioperative nursing experience, both scrubbing and circulating required

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current CNOR required upon hire; must remain active and current
• Successful completion of a RN First Assistant course and internship that meets AORN Standards for RN First Assistant Education Programs

About Kaleida Health

Kaleida Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on providing high-quality services and support to their patients and communities.