WMH Nurse Practitioner or RNFA

Wayne Memorial Hospital, located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is a non-profit community hospital providing high-quality outpatient and inpatient care. Serving over 100,000 residents across Wayne, Pike, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and Luzerne Counties, the hospital offers comprehensive services, including a state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Center and rehabilitation programs. As part of the Wayne Memorial Health System, the hospital is committed to improving community health and well-being.

The Nurse Practitioner / Registered Nurse First Assistant (NP/RNFA) provides perioperative support and first-assisting services to surgeons and the surgical team in the operating room. This position is designed for a motivated, patient-focused advanced practice nurse who is developing clinical expertise in the surgical environment.

The NP/RNFA collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to promote safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety, professional development, teamwork, and adherence to established clinical standards and hospital policies.

• Provide first-assisting services during surgical procedures within the scope of training, demonstrated competency, applicable law, and hospital privileges.
• Assist surgeons with exposure, hemostasis, tissue handling, suturing, wound closure, and other authorized intraoperative activities.
• Participate in preoperative and postoperative patient care as appropriate to the position and assigned responsibilities.
• Collaborate with surgeons and the interdisciplinary team to support coordinated, patient-centered surgical care.
• Maintain a safe, sterile surgical environment and adhere to infection prevention protocols, aseptic technique, and operating room safety standards.
• Assist with patient positioning, surgical preparation, equipment readiness, and verification of surgical supplies and instrumentation as assigned.
• Monitor the patient's clinical needs within the authorized scope of practice and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate team members.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in surgical time-outs, patient identification procedures, specimen handling, and other established safety protocols.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families, surgeons, and healthcare team members.
• Participate in orientation, competency validation, continuing education, and ongoing professional development to enhance surgical and perioperative skills.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and CME days, with CME reimbursement
• Malpractice insurance coverage provided
• Supportive work environment that values work-life balance and professional impact.
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or
• Current Pennsylvania licensure as a CRNP
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with patient-centered approach to care
• At least one year experience as a RNFA in a hospital setting

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