RN First Assistant — Perioperative Care (Day Shift)

Trinity Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Oakland Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the RN Care Manager in the Operating Room, sharing responsibility with other managers to help patients and families achieve outcomes. Under the surgeon's direction, the nurse provides direct patient care as a first assistant during surgical intervention.

The role requires a current Michigan Nursing License, BSN preferred, and RNFA certification or progress toward it, with BLS certification and CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Michigan Nursing License is required.
• BSN degree preferred or must agree in writing to obtain a BSN within five years.
• Successful completion of RNFA formal program and RNFA exam.
• BLS Certification required.
• CNOR Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Functions as the RN Care Manager in the Operating Room, sharing accountability with other Care Managers on all shifts.
• Assist surgeon as a first assistant during surgical intervention.
• Facilitate patient movement through the perioperative experience and ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate perioperative patient care.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Circulating and scrubbing

Team collaboration

Education

RN License (Michigan)

BSN preferred

RNFA training/exam

BLS Certification

CNOR preferred

Job description

Trinity Oakland Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as the RN Care Manager in the Operating Room, sharing responsibility with other managers to help patients and families achieve outcomes. Under the surgeon's direction, the nurse provides direct patient care as a first assistant during surgical intervention.

The role requires a current Michigan Nursing License, BSN preferred, and RNFA certification or progress toward it, with BLS certification and CNOR preferred.