Registered Nurse First Assist -(RNFA) – Orthopedic Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) – Orthopedic Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee)

Job Category: APP

Requisition Number: PHYSI
012276

• Full-Time
• On-site

Orange Park Clinic
2300 Park Ave
Suite 206
Orange Park, FL 32073, USA

RNFA – Orthopedic Joint Replacement (Hip & Knee)

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a trusted leader in musculoskeletal and sports medicine care. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered orthopedic services while expanding access to high-quality care across the communities we serve.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) with a strong background in orthopedic joint replacement, specifically hip and knee arthroplasty. The RNFA will provide advanced intraoperative surgical assistance and perioperative patient care.

• Preoperative
  • Review patient records and imaging
  • Ensure readiness of equipment and implants
  • Assist with positioning and sterile prep
• Intraoperative
  • Assist in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty
  • Provide retraction, suction, and exposure
  • Perform tissue handling, hemostasis, and closure
  • Support robotic‑assisted systems
• Postoperative
  • Apply dressings and assist with recovery
  • Monitor and document patient status

• Active RN license
• Completion of RNFA program
• CNOR preferred; CRNFA preferred
• 2–3 years orthopedic OR experience
• BLS and ACLS required

• Knowledge of joint anatomy and procedures
• Experience with implant systems
• Strong teamwork and surgical skills

• Leading orthopedic practice
• Collaborative team environment
• Advanced joint replacement procedures

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