Surgical RNFA – Operating Room First Assistant (Full-Time)

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to collaborate with the surgeon and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe surgical procedures and optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA will assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping, and provide hemostasis under surgeon supervision to support efficient operations.

Required are a BSN, RNFA program completion, Michigan RN licensure, CNOR and BLS certification, and a minimum of three years in

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• Successful completion of an RNFA Program is required.
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Michigan is required.
• CNOR and BLS Certification (American Heart Association) are required.
• Minimum of three years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Proficiency in scrubbing and circulating is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with positioning, prepping and draping the patient.
• Provide hemostasis under surgeon supervision, including clamping, coagulating, and ligating vessels.
• Performs wound closures as directed, including suturing drains, fascia, subcutaneous tissue, and skin.
• Handles tissue as directed by a surgeon.
• Applies surgical dressing, application of casts, splints, or immobilizing devices.
• Assists in surgical case preparation (equipment, supplies, and instruments).
• Participates in volume replacement or auto transfusion, when appropriate.
• Selects and applies appropriate wound dressing.
• Provides assistance in securing drainage systems to tissue.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs to expedite the operative procedure.

Skills

Active RN licensure in Michigan

Scrubbing and circulating

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

RNFA Program

CNOR Certification

Job description

Trinity Health in Michigan is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to collaborate with the surgeon and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe surgical procedures and optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA will assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping, and provide hemostasis under surgeon supervision to support efficient operations.

Required are a BSN, RNFA program completion, Michigan RN licensure, CNOR and BLS certification, and a minimum of three years in