Surgical RN First Assistant – Perioperative Expert

Jobtome; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join the Surgery Service Line. The RNFA will function in an expanded perioperative circulating role, assisting the surgeon at the operative site, managing hemostasis, suturing, and wound care, and collaborating with the entire operating room team.

The role requires CNOR and ACLS credentials, Texas RN licensure, and successful completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a baccalaureate degree for RNFA practice.

Responsibilities

• Provides care as RNFA in perioperative settings under surgeon supervision.
• Performs surgical site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management as directed.
• Does not concurrently function as a scrub tech or circulator; may perform circulating duties when not needed as RNFA.
• Represents the OR and collaborates with the inter-professional team.
• Maintains compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, and institutional policies.

Skills

ACLS

CNOR

RN in TX

RNFA Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University Health is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join the Surgery Service Line. The RNFA will function in an expanded perioperative circulating role, assisting the surgeon at the operative site, managing hemostasis, suturing, and wound care, and collaborating with the entire operating room team.

The role requires CNOR and ACLS credentials, Texas RN licensure, and successful completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards.