Surgical RN First Assistant (RNFA) – Perioperative Leader

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a perioperative nurse to support the surgical team during the intra-operative phase. The role focuses on leadership and collaboration within the scrub and circulating nurse teams.

Under the supervision of the operating surgeon, you will work with ancillary and nursing staff to uphold professional standards, participate in performance improvement activities, and ensure safe, efficient perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Louisiana.
• CNOR certification; RNFA certification within 2 years.
• Documentation of proficiency in perioperative nursing as both scrub and circulating nurse.
• Current BLS required.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• Completed RNFA program meeting AORN recommendations and accepted by Certification Board for Perioperative Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision and direction of the operating surgeon, functions during the intra-operative phase of the peri-operative experience.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Perioperative nursing

Performance improvement

Education

Louisiana RN license

CNOR certification

RNFA certification within 2 years

BLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

PALS certification preferred

RNFA program completion per AORN recommendations

Job description

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Louisiana is seeking a perioperative nurse to support the surgical team during the intra-operative phase. The role focuses on leadership and collaboration within the scrub and circulating nurse teams.

Under the supervision of the operating surgeon, you will work with ancillary and nursing staff to uphold professional standards, participate in performance improvement activities, and ensure safe, efficient perioperative care.