RN FIRST ASSISTANT

RN First Assistant

Expected pay for this position is $37.95-$60.72. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. MDH Benefits package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision 457B and employer match Company paid STD and LTD

Job Summary: To carry out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices peri-operative nursing and is therefore responsible for independent nursing behaviors of pre-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation of care. The RNFA is one who performs as a first or second assistant on any surgical procedures under the direction of the surgeon. The RNFA does not congruently function as a scrub nurse.

Job Specifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Current RN license, 2 years peri-operative experience, maintain CPR certification and/or ACLS certification, maintain CNOR certification, additional education specific for RNFA, which includes a...