Surgical First Assistant (PRN)

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency is seeking a perioperative registered nurse first assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons during procedures, provide intraoperative patient care, and help manage perioperative plans in a collaborative team setting.

The role emphasizes safety, ethics, patient advocacy, ongoing education, and leadership, with a focus on pre-op assessments, medication administration, and contributing to continual improvements.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• 2–5 years perioperative experience preferred.
• Certifications: RN license; CFA/CNOR/CRNAFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assisting surgeons intraoperatively as part of the surgical team.
• Conducting preoperative assessments and communicating patient outcomes.
• Participating in care planning, safety measures, and evaluating patient progress.
• Administering medications per standards and managing individual care plans.
• Engaging in ongoing professional education and contributing to peer growth.
• Incorporating research and ethical principles into practice, advocating for patient safety, and providing leadership.

Skills

Collaboration

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Ethical decision-making

Continuous learning

Education

RN license

Certified First Assistant (preferred)

CNOR (preferred)

Certified RN First Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

This position involves serving as a perioperative registered nurse and first assistant during surgical procedures. The RNFA collaborates closely with surgeons, providing intraoperative patient care, performing focused pre-op assessments, and managing perioperative plans. It requires delivering safe, effective, and efficient care while monitoring patient responses and modifying plans as needed. The role emphasizes teamwork, professional development, ethical practice, and patient advocacy.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting surgeons intraoperatively as part of the surgical team.
• Conducting preoperative assessments and communicating patient outcomes.
• Participating in care planning, safety measures, and evaluating patient progress.
• Administering medications per standards and managing individual care plans.
• Engaging in ongoing professional education and contributing to peer growth.
• Incorporating research and ethical principles into practice, advocating for patient safety, and providing leadership.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2-5 years in a relevant setting; RN licensure required.
• Certifications: RN license; preferred certifications include Certified First Assistant, CNOR, or Certified RN First Assistant.

Key Skills:

Collaboration, clinical assessment, patient advocacy, ethical decision-making, and continuous learning.