RN First Assistant – Perioperative Surgical Leader

Jobtome; Hondo (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking an RNFA to join the Surgery Service Line as a first assistant at surgery, operating under surgeon direction. Responsibilities include tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management within an expanded Circulating RN role when not needed as RNFA.

The candidate must hold a baccalaureate degree and be licensed as a Registered Nurse (TX) with ACLS and CNOR certification, and should have completed an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.

Qualifications

• RNFA role in the perioperative environment
• CNOR credential required/encouraged
• ACLS certification required
• RNFA program meeting AORN standards

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first assistant services under surgeon direction in the OR
• Operate within expanded perioperative Circulating RN role when not acting as RNFA
• Ensure compliance with statutes, regulations, and institutional policies

Skills

Surgical first assistant

Perioperative nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Jobtome is seeking an RNFA to join the Surgery Service Line as a first assistant at surgery, operating under surgeon direction. Responsibilities include tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management within an expanded Circulating RN role when not needed as RNFA.

The candidate must hold a baccalaureate degree and be licensed as a Registered Nurse (TX) with ACLS and CNOR certification, and should have completed an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.