WI RN First Assist (RNFA) - Day Shift Monday-Thursday (7am-5:30pm)

GlobalPoint HC; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalPoint HC is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support the surgeon during procedures, assist with exposure, hemostasis, and closure, and ensure patient safety under the surgeon's supervision and hospital policies.

Qualifications include a Wisconsin RN license, completion of an RNFA program, and BLS within 6 months of hire; 1+ year OR experience preferred. Shift: Mon–Thu 7:00 am–5:30 pm with weekend call.

Qualifications

• Wisconsin RN license required.
• Completion of an RN First Assistant (RNFA) program or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team to prepare sterile supplies, instruments, and drapes.
• Position patient to provide safe surgical access and visibility.
• Assist with hemostasis and closure of body planes.
• Apply wound dressings and assist with drainage systems as needed.
• Safely operate surgical equipment in line with hospital policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Teamwork

Education

Wisconsin RN license

RNFA certification or RNFA program

Graduation from accredited nursing program

Tools

Pneumatic tourniquets

Electrocautery

Endoscopy equipment

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY The Registered Nurse First Assistant assists the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure, and other technical tasks during surgery, ensuring safety and optimal patient outcomes under the surgeon s supervision and in accordance with hospital policies. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Assists the surgical team to prepare and organize sterile supplies, instruments, equipment, and drapes for surgical procedures. Assists the surgical team to position the patient for the surgical procedure in a manner to provide a safe patient experience. Assists in providing visualization and utilizes appropriate techniques to assist with hemostasis. Utilizes appropriate visualization of the operative site. Assists with closure of body planes utilizing appropriate techniques. Applies appropriate wound dressing. Assists in inserting and securing drainage systems to tissue. Safely utilizes surgical equipment and supplies such as pneumatic tourniquets, electrocautery, and endoscopy equipment. Performs other duties as requested. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Wisconsin. Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant (RNFA) program or other recognized first-assisting education program. BLS certification within 6 months of hire. 1+ years of related operating room/surgical experience preferred. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Shift: Monday through Thursday 7am- 530pm Call one weekend out of a month, 7 additional nights of call during the month.

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)

General Certifications: General Certifications(BLS/BCLS); Nursing Certifications(RNFA)