Surgical RN First Assistant - OR Care Specialist Full-Time

Kettering Health Network; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network in Ohio is seeking an RN First Assistant (RNFA) for a full-time, first-shift role to support surgical teams. The RNFA assists physicians in surgery and performs defined tasks under supervision, requiring an Ohio RN license and OR experience.

Ideal candidates have completed an RNFA course, current BLS, and unit-based ACLS/NRP/PALS as needed. CNOR is preferred. This position emphasizes safety and teamwork within a not-for-profit system.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 24 months RN experience in an OR.
• Successful completion of approved RNFA course.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS, NRP, and PALS as determined by unit scope.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians in surgery and may perform specific significant surgical tasks under supervision.
• Perform duties such as opening/closing sites, exposure, graft harvesting, tissue dissection, implanting devices.
• Under supervision, applies/removes splints or casts, places Foley catheters, IVs, arterial lines, and local anesthesia as needed.

Skills

RN experience in OR

RNFA course completed

BLS certification

CNOR (preferred)

Education

RN license in Ohio

Successful RNFA course

ACLS/NRP/PALS as required by unit

Job description

Kettering Health Network in Ohio is seeking an RN First Assistant (RNFA) for a full-time, first-shift role to support surgical teams. The RNFA assists physicians in surgery and performs defined tasks under supervision, requiring an Ohio RN license and OR experience.

Ideal candidates have completed an RNFA course, current BLS, and unit-based ACLS/NRP/PALS as needed. CNOR is preferred. This position emphasizes safety and teamwork within a not-for-profit system.