RN First Assist RNFA

Corewell Health is offering up to $10,000 as a sign on bonus for this opportunity! (external candidates only)

This unit is comprised of 12 surgical suites and one procedure room. The unit’s primary specialties are General surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology, Podiatry, GYN, Plastics and Hand. The unit houses two DaVinci robots for our robotically trained teams in General surgery, Cardiothoracic, Urology, and GYN.

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice executed within the context of the nursing process. Intra-operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psycho motor, and affective) based on an extensive body of scientific knowledge, as specified in the Association of peri Operative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum for the RNFA.

Associates in Nursing Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years MI Registered Nurse (RN) Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program Vocational/Technical Actively enrolled or have completed an accredited first assistant program, preferably a program compliant with AORN recommendations for RNFA programs. AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days Nurse in OR (CNOR) - CCI or Nurse in OR (CNOR) - AORN within 1 year Preferred RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) - AORN Association of perio

Operative Registered Nurses required for MHC; otherwise preferred 2 Yrs preferred Or RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) - NASC National Assistant at Surgery Certification required for MHC; otherwise preferred 2 Yrs preferred Or Surgical Assistant, Certified (CSA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required for MHC; otherwise preferred 2 Yrs preferred #LI-CL #Corewell Health Careers

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE
- Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave
- St Joseph Department Name Operating Room St Joseph
- Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Days Worked Variable Days Weekend Frequency On-call weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the…