Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
SwedishAmerican Hospital
Rockford, IL

Operating Room RNFA

POSITION SUMMARY: The registered nurse first assistant is a Registered nurse with technical skills to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures.## Working under the direction of a physician, the RNFA may provide direct care to patients using the nursing process preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively. Other nursing duties as assigned.# Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives.# Works with other healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.# Complies with regulatory agency guidelines.# # EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduate from an approved school of nursing program. BSN preferred.# Successful completion of a program in Surgical First Assisting. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Illinois RN license. Certified in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR) within 3 years. BLS and ACLS, certification required.# CRNFA or must obtain within 5 years of hire. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required.# Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner.# Willingness to accept responsibility.# Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments.# Leadership skills essential to the position.# Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.#Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.# EOE, including disability/veterans.# POSITION SUMMARY: The registered nurse first assistant is a Registered nurse with technical skills to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures. Working under the direction of a physician, the RNFA may provide direct care to patients using the nursing process preoperatively, intraoperatively and postoperatively. Other nursing duties as assigned. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, Health System initiatives. Works with other healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Complies with regulatory agency guidelines. EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduate from an approved school of nursing program. BSN preferred. Successful completion of a program in Surgical First Assisting. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Current Illinois RN license. Certified in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR) within 3 years. BLS and ACLS, certification required. CRNFA or must obtain within 5 years of hire. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of annual clinical, age and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct ancillary and assistive staff and organize work assignments. Leadership skills essential to the position. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.