Registered Nurse First Assistant Rnfa

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) provides specialized perioperative nursing care, assisting in surgical procedures across multiple specialties including robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology. The role demands proficiency in both scrub and circulating nursing functions with a minimum of three years' experience. The RNFA collaborates closely with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintains readiness for on-call duties as scheduled.

• Assist surgeons during operative procedures as a first assistant, including robotics and various surgical specialties.
• Perform scrub and circulating nursing duties in the operating room.
• Prepare and maintain sterile field and surgical instruments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and quality care.
• Manage perioperative patient care, including preoperative and postoperative assessments.
• Participate in kidney call rotation and general call duties as scheduled.
• Document surgical procedures and patient information accurately.

• Active Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a scrub and circulating nurse.
• Proficiency in robotics, bariatric, general, colorectal, orthopedic/spine, vascular, urology, and gynecology surgical specialties.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and protocols.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure surgical environments.

• Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA).
• Advanced training or certification in robotic surgery.
• Experience with extended shift patterns such as 10- or 12-hour shifts.

• On-call duty approximately 8 days every 6 weeks, shared evenly among RNFAs.
• Kidney call rotation Monday through Friday from 1800 to 0600 and 24-hour kidney call on weekends from 0600 to 0600.
• Weekend general call rotation from 0700 to 1700.
• Holiday general call rotation from 0700 to 1700 with no kidney call on holidays.

• Acceptable shift patterns include four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts.
• Work schedule includes weekday, weekend, holiday, and on-call shifts as per rotation.