Certified Surgical First Assist/Operating Room
Job in
Concord, Cabarrus County, North Carolina, 28027, USA
Listed on 2026-07-26
Listing for:
Catawba Valley Health System
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Surgical Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary of Performance Expectations:
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgical team to provide high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. The RNFA plays a critical role in assisting the surgeon by performing specific tasks that enhance the efficiency and safety of the operation.
Accountable for the coordination and provision of professional nursing care appropriate to the age of the patient using the nursing process. Collaborates with other health care professionals and agencies to meet the needs of our customers. Provides input into the performance appraisal process for each assigned team member on an on-going basis. Accountable for input into departmental and patient financial outcomes.
Required
Education & Credentials:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
- Current NC RN license or licensure from Nursing Compact State.
- BCLS certification. If the BCLS certification is not from the American Heart Association (AHA), an AHA certification is required within three months of employment date.
- Successful completion of Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) program that meets the “AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.”
Preferred
BSN, specialty certification in area of practice.
Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA)
Required
Work Experience:
Two years operating room experience. Departmental competencies.
Preferred
ABOUT US
About Catawba Valley Medical Center
COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY
As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.
Our mission:
Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.
At A Glance:
- Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
- American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center
Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.
One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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