Summary:
A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a nursing professional who renders direct patient care as part of the preoperative role by functioning as first assistant to the surgeon, and who assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates patient care activities.
Responsibilities:
- Practices an expanded role of preoperative nursing and has acquired knowledge and skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice.
- Interprets diagnostic studies, promotes positive health behaviors and skills through education and counseling.
Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Completion of an approved/accredited RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours
- Two-five years experience in the operating room. Proficient in preoperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience
- Current Texas State RN license
- CPR-(American Heart Association)
- BLS
- ACLS within 6 months of hire/transfer date Certified as a preoperative nurse (CNOR) required
Work Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday
Work Type:
Full Time
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- Typical pay
- $71,760–$109,200
For context, most registered nurses earn between $71,760–$109,200 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as internship and onsite.