RN First Assistant- Operating Room

Olmsted-Medical-Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Minnesota is seeking a RNFA with operating room experience to support perioperative procedures. The role requires visualization of the operative site, hemostasis assistance, tissue closure, wound dressing selection, and drainage management.

Position includes ongoing development and support for the surgical team. Candidates should have an accredited RN program and RNFA training, with BLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program and accredited RNFA program.
• Operating room experience or training within the last three years preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques in closure of body planes.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
• Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques as appropriate.
• Assists with positioning the patient.
• Prepares the skin for procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

RNFA experience

OR experience

Aseptic technique knowledge

BLS certification

Education

RNFA program completion

Tools

Surgical instrumentation

Job description

Starting Pay - $40.60 to $60.89 (based on experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and 3/4 point of the range, based on experience.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program and accredited RNFA program
• Operating room experience or training within the last three years preferred
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and perioperative policies and procedural guidelines
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides visualization of the operative site.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques in closure of body planes.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressings.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage system to tissue.
• Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion techniques as appropriate.
• Assists with positioning the patient.
• Prepares the skin for procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Other duties as assigned.

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