RN First Assistant (RNFA) – OR Lead | Sign-On Bonus

OSF HealthCare; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Relocation bonus eligible

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to serve as the first assistant for surgical procedures. The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and the surgical team to develop effective patient care plans and to ensure high-quality perioperative care within the nursing scope.

The position reports to the OR clinical manager and requires strong leadership, teamwork, and adherence to standards of professional nursing practice in a busy surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in nursing.
• Experience: 2 years' experience in the operating room.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nursing License in the State of Illinois
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)
• Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The RNFA acts as first assistant for surgical procedures under surgeon supervision.
• Collaborates with surgeon and surgical team to create effective patient care plans.
• Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and adheres to regulatory and institutional policies.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Job description

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to serve as the first assistant for surgical procedures. The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and the surgical team to develop effective patient care plans and to ensure high-quality perioperative care within the nursing scope.

The position reports to the OR clinical manager and requires strong leadership, teamwork, and adherence to standards of professional nursing practice in a busy surgical setting.