Surgical RN First Assistant (RNFA) - Perioperative Expert

University Health; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

University Health in Texas seeks a qualified RNFA to serve as a first assistant in the perioperative environment. The RNFA will assist the surgeon with site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management under established standards.

The role requires a baccalaureate degree, Texas RN license, ACLS, CNOR, and completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards. Ongoing CNOR maintenance and CRNFA certification when eligible are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have a baccalaureate degree, with the exception that the RNFA practicing prior to January 1, 2020, may continue to practice at his or her existing level of education.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas. Must maintain ACLS and certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR). Must have successfully completed an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs and compliance with all applicable statutes, regulations, and institutional policies relevant to RNFAs.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical first assistant duties per surgeon direction, including site exposure, handling and cutting tissue, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management.
• Intraoperatively practices at the direction of the surgeon and represents the OR while collaborating with the inter-professional team.
• When not needed as an RNFA, function as Circulating RN and support the University Health mission, vision, and values.

Skills

Team collaboration

Perioperative nursing

Inter-professional decorum

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

University Health in Texas seeks a qualified RNFA to serve as a first assistant in the perioperative environment. The RNFA will assist the surgeon with site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management under established standards.

The role requires a baccalaureate degree, Texas RN license, ACLS, CNOR, and completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards. Ongoing CNOR maintenance and CRNFA certification when eligible are encouraged.