Surgical RNFA - Perioperative Leader in the OR

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

Job summary

University Health is seeking a qualified RNFA to join the perioperative team as a first assistant at surgery, working under the supervising surgeon.

The role requires performing site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing and wound management, while maintaining high standards of patient safety and interprofessional collaboration.

Texas RN license, ACLS, CNOR, and completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards are required; the RNFA may also function in circulating roles as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a baccalaureate degree.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide first assistant support at surgery under the supervising surgeon.
• Perform intraoperative tasks including site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing, and wound management.
• Work as part of the OR team and represent the department professionally; may be utilized in circulating role when not needed as RNFA.
• Align with University Health mission, vision and values.

Skills

ACLS certification

CNOR

RN license TX

RNFA education

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

University Health is seeking a qualified RNFA to join the perioperative team as a first assistant at surgery, working under the supervising surgeon.

The role requires performing site exposure, tissue handling, hemostasis, suturing and wound management, while maintaining high standards of patient safety and interprofessional collaboration.

Texas RN license, ACLS, CNOR, and completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards are required; the RNFA may also function in circulating roles as needed.