RN First Assistant — Perioperative Leader

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for Willis Knighton North Surgical Services. This full-time, day shift position supports the surgical team and patient care from preop to postoperative stages.

The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon to ensure safe procedures, administers first-assist care intraoperatively, and upholds patient safety. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana RN license.
• Certified Surgical First Assistant.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing standards.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate special instrumentation, equipment, and blood product requirements.
• Collaborate in ordering required laboratory tests, diagnostic imaging, consultations, and preoperative examinations.
• Provide preoperative patient and family education.
• Communicate patient-specific needs and plans of care to operating room staff and surgical team members.
• Assist with operating room setup, turnover, and surgical throughput.
• Participate in patient positioning and surgical site preparation.
• Assist with draping and maintenance of a sterile surgical field.
• Provide surgical field exposure and tissue handling as directed by the surgeon.
• Maintain hemostasis through clamping, cauterization, ligation, and other approved techniques.
• Utilize surgical instruments and equipment appropriately and safely.
• Assist with wound closure, including suturing and staple application.
• Apply or assist with postoperative dressings.
• Promote patient safety and adherence to surgical standards of care.
• Coordinate quality patient care in accordance with established standards of care, accreditation requirements, organizational policies, and applicable state nursing regulations.
• Demonstrate effective time management, delegation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Foster positive working relationships among surgical services and other departments.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and protect privacy rights.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current professional knowledge through continuing education and certification requirements.
• Provide age-appropriate care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Consistently demonstrate service excellence and professionalism when interacting with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Adhere to infection prevention standards, including transmission-based precautions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Clinical judgment

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

RN license in Louisiana

Certified Surgical First Assistant program

Job description

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for Willis Knighton North Surgical Services. This full-time, day shift position supports the surgical team and patient care from preop to postoperative stages.

The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon to ensure safe procedures, administers first-assist care intraoperatively, and upholds patient safety. Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork are essential for success.