RNFA or current CNOR RN

Sarah Bush Lincoln; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Registered Nurse - First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgical teams as a CNOR-certified assistant. The role involves scrub and circulating duties, patient preparation, and assisting in emergency and elective procedures in a fast-paced OR environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining aseptic techniques, coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring accurate specimen handling and instrument turnover.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• CRNFA certification or completion of accredited program.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire; BLS/CPR within 90 days.
• RN-Registered Nurse license – Illinois.
• Experience as an RN First Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies disinfection and sterilization principles and aseptic techniques.
• Performs assessment and data collection for patients.
• Assists in positioning, skin prep and draping.
• Circulates and scrubs all operative procedures.
• Provides first assisting duties under surgeon direction.
• Maintains competencies for the RNFA role.
• Participates in planning and coordination of patient care.

Skills

Disinfection & sterilization

Aseptic techniques

Patient assessment

Circulating & scrub duties

First assisting

Hemostasis & wound closure

Education

ADN

CRNFA

ACLS

BLS/ CPR

RN license – Illinois

Tools

Steris sterilizer

Flash sterilizer

Job description

RNFA or current CNOR RN### RNFA or current CNOR RNApply: Fayette County Hospital: Posted Today: JR105473**Internal Employees: Please ensure that you are logged into Workday and applying through the Jobs Hub before proceeding.**RNFA or current CNOR RN**Job Description**Registered Nurse- First Assistants are responsible for assisting in patient care and preparation of surgical patients by performing scrub, circulating duties. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases. Assists in preparation, transportation, and supervision of patients. Maintains education in surgical operating room and related aspects of patient care. Performs patient care and service through a multidisciplinary team approach. As early as 6:00am \\*\\* Monday - Friday \\*\\* 35 - 40 hours per week Pay based on experience starting at $45.36**Responsibilities**Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization. Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Applies principles of disinfection and sterilization. Demonstrates knowledge of basic aseptic techniques., Assessment- Collects pertinent data and information relative to the patient's health or the situation. Recognizes normal and abnormal findings when gathering data., Assists in the positioning, skin preparation, and draping of the patient., Assists with clean up and case turnover., Assumes accountability for verification of operative procedure being performed., Coordination of Care- Plans and evaluates care in collaboration with appropriate disciplines for assigned patients., Demonstrates knowledge of patient identification., Diagnosis - Analyzes assessment data to determine actual or potential diagnosis, problems, and issues., Evaluation- Evaluates progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Reports data and outcomes to as appropriate to physician and/or other disciplines., Handles, identifies, and delivers all specimens, cultures, implantable devices, and homografts., Implementation - Implements care and supervises care delivered by other team members in alignment with the plan of care and approved safety and infection control standards., Knowledge - In collaboration with Leader/Director, actively pursues required knowledge and skills through orientation activities specific to the unit, unit based in-service programs, reading current literature and seeking new clinical learning opportunities., Operates and maintains equipment according to recommended manufacturers instructions and policies and procedures., Operates flash sterilizer and Steris sterilizer., Outcomes Identification - Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation., Participates in the evaluation of the patient care delivery system., Performs circulating and scrub duties as assigned to maintain clinical skills. Circulates and scrubs all operative procedures performed., Performs first assisting duties according to standards of practice as assigned. Participates in the development and maintenance of competencies necessary to function in the first assistant role., Planning - Develops a plan that prescribes strategies to attain expected, measurable outcomes., Provides hemostasis, wound exposure, handles and cuts tissue appropriately to reduce the potential for injury, sutures tissues, administers local anesthetics, and applies dressings to the wound under the direction of the surgeon., Relationships - Establishes effective working relationships with peers, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Identifies and confers with appropriate resources regarding patient care decisions., Seeks assistance when situation is beyond the RN’s knowledge and experience., Takes call as scheduled., Teaching - Employs teaching strategies to promote health and a safe environment. {+ 2 more}**Requirements**ADN (Required)ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (within 90 Days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, BLS or CPR certification (within 90 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, CRNFA - Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant or Completion of an Accredited Program - Competency & Credentialing Institute, RN-Registered Nurse - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation**Compensation**Estimated Compensation Range$45.36 - $70.31Pay based on experience### About UsWhen you come to work for Sarah Bush Lincoln or Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care, you have our commitment to help make this the best work experience of your life. Career development is available through continuing education and on-site training, so come grow with us! *We are striving to be the employer of choice in the area.*