RN First Assistant - Perioperative Surgical Expert

Carle Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support perioperative care and assist surgeons during procedures. The RNFA will perform independent nursing activities related to perioperative assessment and postoperative care in collaboration with the surgeon and OR team.

This role emphasizes intra‑operative support and may require scrubbing and circulating duties as needed. The position requires an active RN license, BLS within 30 days, and CNOR certification; a College

Qualifications

• RN license required (state-specific).
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• CNOR certification preferred or required as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries.
• Collaborate with surgeons and OR team to ensure needed trays, instrumentation, and supplies.
• Provide patient care and support.
• Administer medications.
• Perform intra-operative tasks such as hemostasis, suturing, draping, exposure, and tissue handling.
• Position and prepare the patient on the operating table.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status.
• Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare.

Skills

RN Certification

BLS within 30 days

CNOR

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

RNFA program certificate

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support perioperative care and assist surgeons during procedures. The RNFA will perform independent nursing activities related to perioperative assessment and postoperative care in collaboration with the surgeon and OR team.

This role emphasizes intra‑operative support and may require scrubbing and circulating duties as needed. The position requires an active RN license, BLS within 30 days, and CNOR certification; a College