Surgical RN First Assistant — Expert Perioperative Care

Carle Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN First Assist to support surgeons during operations and ensure safe, efficient patient care. The RNFA performs perioperative assessment, postoperative evaluation, and independent nursing actions in collaboration with the surgical team.

The role requires CNOR and RN licensure, BLS, and at least 2 years in perioperative nursing. Responsibilities include assisting in general and specialized surgeries, prepping supplies, monitoring vitals, and educating patients and

Qualifications

• RN licensed by IDFPR and CNOR certified
• BLS certification within 30 days per AHA
• Minimum 2 years perioperative nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries; ensure trays, instruments, supplies ready for each procedure
• Provide patient care and support
• Administer medications
• Scrub and circulate; prepare supplies; assist in room turnover
• Monitor patient vitals and heart rate during procedures
• Educate patient and family on operation and aftercare; communicate health status to family

Skills

RN license

CNOR

BLS

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

RNFA program certificate

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN First Assist to support surgeons during operations and ensure safe, efficient patient care. The RNFA performs perioperative assessment, postoperative evaluation, and independent nursing actions in collaboration with the surgical team.

The role requires CNOR and RN licensure, BLS, and at least 2 years in perioperative nursing. Responsibilities include assisting in general and specialized surgeries, prepping supplies, monitoring vitals, and educating patients and