RN First Assist (Full-Time)

Role Overview:

Provides intra-operative assistance to surgical teams, collaborating with surgeons and healthcare staff during procedures. Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment, intra-operative technical support such as tissue handling, suturing, and providing hemostasis, and post-operative patient evaluation. Ensures sterile techniques, equipment setup, and assists with patient positioning, preparation, and transfer. Participates in room turnover and provides patient education as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of peri-operative scrubbing and circulating experience or one year as RNFA.
• Completion of an AORN-recognized RNFA program and certification.
• Oregon RN license, Nurse Operating Room Certificate, and BLS required.
• Maintains CNOR and RN licensure with ongoing education.
• Preferred: CRNFA certification and ACLS certification.
  
  

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced nursing care and assist in all surgical specialties following standards and protocols.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in on-call rotations for elective and urgent cases.