RNFA - Full Time

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 63,369 - 82,036; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) for a full-time position in Rochester, NY. The role involves providing direct care to patients across various stages of surgical procedures while assisting surgeons with specialized tasks. Candidates must be licensed as registered nurses in NYS with relevant certifications and experience. The pay range is competitive, from $46.00 to $59.55 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Fulfilled the requirements to be licensed as a registered nurse in NYS.
• ASPN III: 2 years experience as a Highland RN or 3 years RN experience from another healthcare provider.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse; RN’s in the RNFA role must have CNOR and RNFA program certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients using the nursing process preoperatively, intra‑operatively and postoperatively.
• Assist the surgeon in performing safe operations.
• Perform cauterizing, suturing, and incision on skin as required.

Skills

Basic knowledge of a PC including internet and email use

Education

Licensed as a registered nurse in NYS

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Position Summary

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a registered nurse with specialized education. The development of specific technical skills enables the RNFA to assist the surgeon with specific intra‑operative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for registered nurses without RNFA education and training. The RNFA may provide direct care to patients using the nursing process preoperatively, intra‑operatively and postoperatively. Intra‑operatively, the RNFA functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.

Responsibilities

• The RNFA may provide direct care to patients using the nursing process preoperatively, intra‑operatively and postoperatively.
• Intra‑operatively, the RNFA functions interdependently with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.
• The RNFA can perform cauterizing, suturing, incising skin, using instruments/medical devices, providing exposure, handling and/or cutting tissue, and providing hemostasis.

Qualifications

• Education: Fulfilled the requirements to be licensed as a registered nurse in NYS.
• Experience (minimum): ASPN III: 2 years experience as a Highland RN or 3 years RN experience from another healthcare provider.
• License/Certification Required: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse; RN’s in the RNFA role must have CNOR and a certificate from the RNFA program; NP’s in the RNFA role must have successfully completed the RNFA Certification program. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers) upon hire.
• Skills: Basic knowledge of a PC including internet and email use.

Pay Range

$46.00 - $59.55 per hour. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, determined by market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care