RN First Assistant: Perioperative Care Expert

Bayhealth; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 62,074 - 96,225; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision

Disability and Life Insurance

On Site Child Care

Educational Reimbursement

Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Milford, Delaware is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse First Assistant to provide professional nursing care in the perioperative setting. The role requires critical thinking, clinical competency, and collaboration with surgical teams. A competitive salary of $45.06 - $69.85 hourly is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and 401(k) matching. Qualified candidates must have relevant certifications and a nursing degree.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Basic Life Support certification required.
• Previous experience as an RNFA preferred.
• Basic Dysrhythmia and Critical Care experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical competency in the nurse first assistant role.
• Conducts patient assessments throughout the perioperative experience.
• Formulates and modifies nursing diagnoses based on assessments.
• Acts as a patient advocate throughout surgical procedures.
• Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Clinical competency in nursing

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Aseptic technique

Surgical assistance

Education

Certificate Program First Assistant

Associate Degree Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor Degree Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Certified Perioperative Nurse certification

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification

Job description

A healthcare facility in Milford, Delaware is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse First Assistant to provide professional nursing care in the perioperative setting. The role requires critical thinking, clinical competency, and collaboration with surgical teams. A competitive salary of $45.06 - $69.85 hourly is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off and 401(k) matching. Qualified candidates must have relevant certifications and a nursing degree.