RN- First Assist Surgery

Overview:

Responsible during the intra-operative phase by directly assisting the surgeon in controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing and other surgical tasks utilizing nursing and medical functions. Provides preoperative and postoperative patient assessment.

Responsibilities:

Applies knowledge of infection control and aseptic technique. Assists with positioning, prepping and draping of the patient for the operative procedure. Provides intra-operative retracting and surgical exposure. Utilizes instrumentation to perform appropriate functions.

Qualifications:

RNFA Certificate indicating successful completion of an accredited RNFA course and completion of the established hours and/or cases required by the curriculum. Three years’ experience scrubbing and circulating as an RN in the operating room. Current California RN license, CNOR, BCLS, ACLS, PALS.