Job Title: RN First Assistant (RNFA)
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Operating Room
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum of 2 years in Operating Room
License: New York Registered Professional Nurse License
Certifications:
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association ONLY)
- CNOR Certification
Must-Have:
- Da Vinci Robotics experience
- Proficiency in perioperative nursing practice
- Ability to scrub and circulate
Description:
The RNFA is a highly trained Registered Nurse who must have CNOR certification and have completed an accredited RNFA program.
This role involves collaborating with the surgeon and healthcare team to ensure safe operations and optimal patient outcomes.
The RNFA practices perioperative nursing and utilizes the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice in the operating room.
The RNFA will collaborate with and follow the direction of the surgeon during the operative phase of the perioperative experience.
When not assigned to the RNFA role, the RN will perform duties as an Operating Room staff nurse.
Robotic surgery experience is preferred, including specialties such as robotic urology, robotic gynecology, robotic colorectal, robotic surgical oncology, robotic thoracic, and general robotic surgery.
Evening call and rotating holiday responsibilities are required, but there are no weekend duties.
Completion of an accredited RN First Assistant course is necessary for this position.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in perioperative nursing practice, including scrubbing and circulating experience.