RN First Assistant - Perioperative Care Expert

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayhealth Sussex Campus Hospital is seeking a qualified RNFA to provide professional nursing care within the perioperative unit, performing assessments, planning care, and assisting the surgeon with procedures.

The RNFA will participate in site verification, maintain sterile technique, and advocate for patient safety while collaborating with the OR team. A CNOR and ACLS certification are preferred, with experience in a similar perioperative role highly valued.

Qualifications

• Education: Certificate Program First Assistant; ADN or Nursing Diploma.
• Licensure: RN license; Basic Life Support.
• Credentials: CNOR; ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care within the perioperative unit.
• Performs systematic patient assessments throughout the perioperative experience.
• Assists with verification of the correct surgical site prior to incision.
• Maintains aseptic technique and patient safety standards.
• Serves as educator and resource within the RNFA scope of practice.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Advocacy

Critical Thinking

Education

Certificate Program First Assistant

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Sterile Technique

Job description

Bayhealth Sussex Campus Hospital is seeking a qualified RNFA to provide professional nursing care within the perioperative unit, performing assessments, planning care, and assisting the surgeon with procedures.

The RNFA will participate in site verification, maintain sterile technique, and advocate for patient safety while collaborating with the OR team. A CNOR and ACLS certification are preferred, with experience in a similar perioperative role highly valued.