RN First Assistant — Preop Surgical Specialist

Jobtome; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our perioperative team. In this role you act as first assistant to the surgeon, providing direct patient care before, during and after procedures.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, has completed an RNFA course with internship hours, 2–5 years OR experience, holds a Texas RN license, and is certified in CPR/BLS; ACLS within 6 months. CNOR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Completion of an approved RNFA course with internship hours.
• 2–5 years experience in the operating room.
• Current Texas State RN license.
• CPR (American Heart Association) / BLS.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date.
• CNOR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Practices an expanded preoperative nursing role and assists the surgeon.
• Interprets diagnostic studies, educates patients and promotes health behaviors.

Skills

Preoperative nursing

Operating room experience

Scrub and circulating nurse

Education

RN nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Jobtome is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our perioperative team. In this role you act as first assistant to the surgeon, providing direct patient care before, during and after procedures.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited nursing program, has completed an RNFA course with internship hours, 2–5 years OR experience, holds a Texas RN license, and is certified in CPR/BLS; ACLS within 6 months. CNOR certification preferred.