Surgical RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Perioperative Lead

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health seeks a capable RNFA to join the Surgery Service Line and collaborate with the supervising surgeon. The RNFA will function as a first assistant in surgery within an expanded perioperative circulating RN role, ensuring safe, competent care.

The position requires a baccalaureate degree, Texas RN license, ACLS, CNOR, and successful RNFA program completion per AORN standards; adherence to policies is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must hold a baccalaureate degree; RNFA practice requires adherence to AORN standards and policies.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas with CNOR and ACLS certifications.
• Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN RN first assistant education standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as RNFA in the perioperative environment under the supervising surgeon and expand circulating RN duties when not needed as RNFA.
• Provide surgical site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management per surgeon direction.
• Represent the OR with inter-professional decorum and comply with statutes, regulations, and institutional policies.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

RNFA role

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate degree

Texas RN license

Tools

CNOR

ACLS

Job description

University Health seeks a capable RNFA to join the Surgery Service Line and collaborate with the supervising surgeon. The RNFA will function as a first assistant in surgery within an expanded perioperative circulating RN role, ensuring safe, competent care.

The position requires a baccalaureate degree, Texas RN license, ACLS, CNOR, and successful RNFA program completion per AORN standards; adherence to policies is mandatory.