RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Perioperative Expert

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 66,372 - 96,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust educational assistance programs

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness programs

Paid parental leave

Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant in Birmingham, Alabama. This full-time role involves collaborating directly with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the operating room. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, at least two years of operating room experience, and be licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Benefits include educational assistance, generous paid time off, and much more, supporting a diverse staff dedicated to life-changing care.

Qualifications

• Must have two years of operating room experience as scrub nurse or circulating nurse.
• Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Credentialed as a Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) within three years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the surgeon and healthcare team during operations.
• Practice perioperative nursing with optimal patient outcomes.
• Ensure safety during the intraoperative phase.

Skills

Operating room experience

Nursing knowledge and skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Advanced Practice nursing degree

Certificate of completion of RNFA program

Job description

UAB Medicine is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant in Birmingham, Alabama. This full-time role involves collaborating directly with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes in the operating room. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, at least two years of operating room experience, and be licensed by the Alabama Board of Nursing. Benefits include educational assistance, generous paid time off, and much more, supporting a diverse staff dedicated to life-changing care.