Staff Registered Nurse First Assistant

Berkshire Health Systems; Pittsfield (MA); Presencial; USD 62 000 - 99 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join the surgical team. The RNFA provides advanced perioperative nursing care and collaborates closely with surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The role may function as scrub or circulating nurse under the surgeon's supervision. Requirements include a post-basic RNFA program, MA RN licensure, and ongoing certification maintenance with ACLS within 6 months of hire; weekend/evening

Qualificações

• Two years of perioperative nursing experience required.
• One year of med/surg nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in scrub and circulating roles.

Responsabilidades

• Provide advanced perioperative nursing care as the RNFA.
• Assist surgeons and collaborate with the team during surgery.
• Serve as scrub or circulating nurse as needed and under surgeon supervision.

Conhecimentos

Perioperative nursing

Scrub & circulating roles

Medical-surgical experience

Formação académica

RN education program (RNFA)

BSN preferred / ADN acceptable with RNFA training

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Berkshire Medical Center · BMC Operating Room

Hourly Pay Range: 45.2500 through 72.1200

Full Time , Shift 1 , 40 , 10

Week 1: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri

Week 2: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri

Week 3: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri

Week 4: Mon, Tues, Weds, Fri

Nursing Alternate Shift: Evening

Monday - Friday

Posted 08/17/2026

DEFINITION/PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a Registered Nurse with specialized education and documented competency in perioperative nursing practice consistent with the RNFA Standards of Practice established by the Association of periOperative Nurses (AORN) through successful completion of a post-basic nursing education program whose intent is the preparation of registered nurses to practice as first assistants at surgery.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is an integral member of the surgical team, providing advanced perioperative nursing care to patients. The RNFA collaborates with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes and demonstrates expertise in the first assistant role during surgery. In addition to primary RNFA responsibilities, this position requires the ability to function as a scrub or circulating nurse as needed, ensuring flexibility and comprehensive patient care throughout the surgical process. While functioning in the RNFA role, the RN works under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum qualifications are required unless stated otherwise.)

Experience:

Two years of perioperative nursing experience required.

One year of med/surg nursing experience preferred.

Demonstrated competency in the scrub and circulating roles.

Education and Training:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Successful completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) education program that meets current professional standards and includes didactic and clinical components.

Required One of the Following:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or diploma-prepared nurses who completed RNFA training and established practice as an RNFA prior to implementation of BSN-preferred standards will be considered qualified.

License, Certification & Registration:

RN – Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts

(BLS) certification

ACLS within 6 months of hire

RNFAG- National RNFA certification obtained within 3-years of hire, unless exempt due to grandfathered status.

Acceptable RNFA Certifications Include:

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) through the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) - Preferred.

Registered Nurse First Assistant Advanced Specialist (RNFA-AS).

Registered Nurse First Assistant-Certified (RNFA-C).

Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery-Certified (RNAS-C).

Other Requirements:

Maintenance of all certifications and continuing education requirements applicable to RNFA practice and State regulations

Assures compliance with unit-specific scope of practice.

Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.

Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of the position can be fully met.

Call Rotation

Occasional weekend or evening shifts based on department needs.

Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations

Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.

Knowledge of operative techniques related to the procedures in which the RNFA assists.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the customer being served.

Demonstrates knowledge and compliance with Joint Commission and National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG).

The minimum and maximum of the hourly pay range for this position is shown above. Actual rates of pay may vary based on a range of factors including but not limited to experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, a competitive retirement plan contribution and a paid time off program.