RN First Assistant (RNFA) - Surgical Services (PRN)

Live Well Homecare; Farmington (MO); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

Ongoing professional development

Team-based environment

Résumé du poste

Live Well Homecare seeks an RN First Assistant to support surgical teams across specialties, providing intraoperative patient care and perioperative planning.

The role emphasizes collaboration with patients, families, and health professionals, ensuring safe, evidence-based practice and ongoing professional growth within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• RN with Nursing Diploma or ADN and 2–5 years perioperative experience.
• Active RN license; CFA/CNOR or other perioperative credentials preferred.
• Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively as a first assistant.
• Perform focused pre-op assessments and analyze data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Monitor patient responses, adjust care plans, and evaluate progress.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and ensure standards compliance.
• Educate patients and families, advocate for safety, and provide ethical leadership.

Connaissances

Intraoperative care

Pre-op assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Formation

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Description du poste

Role Overview

This RN First Assistant (RNFA) collaborates with surgeons during surgical procedures, providing intraoperative patient care and supporting surgical teams in various specialties such as vascular, hepatobiliary, trauma, ENT, and orthopedics. They work closely with patients, families, and healthcare providers to plan and deliver safe, effective perioperative care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons intraoperatively as a first assistant, performing focused pre-op assessments and analyzing data to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Contribute to surgical team efficiency by planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness.
• Monitor patient responses, modify care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient progress towards outcomes.
• Participate in ongoing professional development, ensuring practice aligns with current standards, and contribute to peer growth.
• Educate patients and families, incorporate research into practice, advocate for patient safety, and provide ethical leadership.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of a Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing, with 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Active RN license; preferred certifications include Certified First Assistant (CFA), CNOR, or other perioperative credentials.
• Preferred education includes a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.

Additional Information

The role requires flexibility for on-call and varied shift times. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and professional growth, supported by comprehensive benefits and ongoing learning opportunities.