RNFA Surgical First Assistant — Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

45 Fayette County Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) or CNOR to support surgical patients as scrub and circulating staff. You will prepare and assist in both emergency and scheduled cases, participate in patient transport and perioperative care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, aseptic technique, verification of operative procedures, and patient positioning.

Qualifications

• ADN required.
• CRNFA certification preferred or required.
• ACLS and BLS/CPR certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in scrub, circulating, and first assisting duties for emergent and scheduled cases.
• Prepares, transports, and supervises patients in perioperative settings.
• Maintains sterile technique and manages specimens and implants.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and outcomes.
• Performs planning and evaluation of care in alignment with surgeon and unit protocols.

Skills

First Assistant experience

Scrub and Circulating

Patient assessment

Team coordination

Education

ADN (Required)

CRNFA - Certified RN First Assistant

ACLS within 90 days

BLS/CPR within 90 days

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Sterile technique equipment

Job description

Sarah Bush Lincoln is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) or CNOR to support surgical patients as scrub and circulating staff. You will prepare and assist in both emergency and scheduled cases, participate in patient transport and perioperative care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, efficient procedures.

Responsibilities include instrument handling, aseptic technique, verification of operative procedures, and patient positioning.