RN First Assist Part Time RNFA

The RN First Assist collaborates with the surgeon or obstetrician and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The RN First Assist practices perioperative nursing and must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice. The RN First Assist practices in collaboration with and at the direction of the surgeon or obstetrician during the intraoperative phase of the perioperative experience.

The RN First Assist does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.

• Collaborates with the surgeon or obstetrician and health care team to perform a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient during the intraoperative phase.
• Practices perioperative nursing with the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to clinical practice.
• Collaborates with and acts under the direction of the surgeon or obstetrician and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse.

• Graduate of accredited RNFA program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.