RN First Assistant (RNFA)

System Support; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support is seeking a full-time RN First Assistant in Middletown, Ohio, responsible for direct and indirect patient care during surgical procedures. The role requires collaboration with surgeons and adherence to Ohio nursing standards.

Candidates must be graduates from accredited nursing programs with relevant experience, including operating room nursing certification and ability to work with acutely ill patients.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in Ohio is required.
• Two years of hospital experience in Operating Room Nursing is needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients.
• Collaborate with the surgeon in performing invasive or operative procedures.
• Implement knowledge of the mission, vision, and values of Atrium Medical Center.

Skills

Willingness to work with acutely ill patients

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Adaptability to changing environments

Education

Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing

BSN preferred

Current license as a Registered Nurse in Ohio

Certification in Operating Room Nursing and First Assistant Program

Job description

Full time/72 hours per pay

7:00AM-7:30PM

A clinically competent, registered professional nurse responsible for the direct and indirect care of patients based on established standards. The RN First Assistant (RNFA) collaborates with the surgeon in performing an invasive or operative procedure in a safe manner with optimal outcomes for the patient whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised. Responsible for knowledge and implementation of the mission, vision and values of Atrium Medical Center.

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse form the State of Ohio.
• Must have current Certification in Operating Room Nursing and attended a First Assistant Program including clinical hours.

Training and/or Experience

• Must possess current hospital experience (within past five years) two of those years must have been in Operating Room Nursing.
• CNOR certification, as well as be an FA Certification required.

Skills

• Must be willing to work with acutely ill patients, including emergency situations.
• Works independently as well as functioning as a team member and charge nurse as assigned.
• Capable of adapting to changing environment.
• Practice is consistent with Ohio Board of Nursing standards and regulations and the Standards, Recommended Practices and Guidelines of the Association of Operating Room Nurses.

Working Conditions

• Potential for exposure to communicable diseases, odors, infections, radiation, etc.
• Able to work in a very busy, stressful environment.