RN First Assist

• Identifies patient needs and priorities for care through assessment
• Plans and delegates care based on patient needs
• Execute therapeutic physician orders and therapeutic nursing interventions
• Evaluate the patient's response to care and the attainment of or progress toward expected outcomes
• Collaborates with the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient
• Practices under the supervision and direction of the surgeon during all surgical procedures
• Does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse
• Demonstrates accountability by staying informed of current changes in practice, new equipment, and quality initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and

Experience:

• Graduate of Accredited School of Nursing required
• Proof of successful completion of an organized program of study on RN First Assisting, including clinical practice which has been accepted by CBPN (Certification Board Perioperative Nursing)
• This course of study must follow the format of the “Core Curriculum for the RN First Assistant” published by AORN.

Must also possess:

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadline
• Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
• Independent and highly motivated
• Initiative and self-discipline

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers skillfully
• Constant standing and walking
• Must be agile and able to work efficiently in space limited areas
• Constantly work at a productive pace
• Must readily adapt to frequent treatment schedule changes
• Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling up to 50 lbs

Associate of Applied Science or better in Nursing.

Bachelor of Science or better in Nursing.

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