RNFA - FT Days - Livingston, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an RNFA (Nurse First Assistant) to support the Operating Room team at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey. The incumbent will assist under the primary surgeon, applying the nursing process to perioperative patient care and contributing to care plans in a leadership-focused role.

Requirements include NJ RN and APN licensure, a Master’s in Nursing, BLS/ACLS, and RNFA training or enrollment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse and Advanced Practice Nurse in New Jersey.
• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• RNFA completion or enrolled in RNFA program upon hire.
• 1-2 years of recent adult or acute care with OR experience.
• Ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, managers and hospital staff.
• Strong prioritization and multi-tasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of the patient undergoing a surgical experience.
• Use the nursing process in the formulation of the plan of care.
• Operate within facility policies and guidelines and report to OR Leadership.
• Exemplify leadership and professionalism in implementing the RNFA role.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Prioritization

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job ID: 1139839

Location

Opportunity Criteria

Specialty: Surgery

Profession: Nurse Practitioner

Details

• Job Title: RNFA
• Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
• Department Name: Operating Room
• Req #: 0000248874
• Status: Salaried
• Shift: Day
• Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Section II: Summary of Job Function

Assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the Perioperative care of the patient undergoing a surgical experience

The RNFA/NP uses the nursing process in the formulation of the plan of care

The RNFA functions within the policies and guidelines established by the facility and reports directly to the OR Leadership

The RNFA is an expanded role of the registered nurse/APN and is accountable for exemplifying leadership and professionalism in the implementation of the role

Section III: Job Qualifications/Education/Training/Certification/Licensure

• Licensed Registered Nurse and Advance Practice Nurse in the state or New Jersey License required
• Masters prepared in Nursing from an accredited program
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• RNFA completion or enrolled in a RNFA program upon hire
• 1-2 years of recent adult or acute care with OR experience
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive, collaborative relationships with physicians, managers and hospital staff is essential
• Well developed ability to prioritize and simultaneously manage multiple projects