What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN First Assist - Full Time - Days - New Brunswick position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Category: Nurses
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Operating Room
Pay Range: $73.72 - $75.72 per hour
Job Title: RN First Assist
Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
Department Name: Operating Room
Req #: 0000238408
Status: Hourly
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $73.72 - $75.72 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to join our Cardio-Vascular Operating Room team at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center and premier academic medical institution on the New Brunswick campus
This is an exciting opportunity to practice at the highest level within a complex, high-acuity cardiovascular surgical program, working alongside world-class surgeons, anesthesia teams, and perioperative professionals committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care
Position Summary
The RNFA functions as an advanced perioperative nurse providing direct surgical first assist services during cardiovascular procedures
The RNFA works in collaboration with the attending surgeon and multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, evidence-based care throughout the intraoperative continuum
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Providing intraoperative first assist services including tissue handling, suturing, hemostasis, vein harvesting and exposure
Anticipating surgical needs in complex cardiac and vascular procedures
Supporting optimal surgical flow and efficiency in a high-acuity OR environment
Promoting patient safety and adherence to regulatory and quality standards
Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perfusionists, and perioperative nursing staff
Participating in performance improvement initiatives and clinical advancement activities
On-the-job training and orientation to RWJUH workflows will be provided
Qualifications
Required:
Active, valid New Jersey Registered Nurse license
BSN required
BLS certification
ACLS certification
CNOR certification
Cardiac surgical experience required
Preferred:
MSN with CRNFA certification
Additional Information:
Why Join RWJUH?
Practice within a high-volume, advanced cardiovascular surgical program
Work at a nationally recognized academic medical center
Be part of a Magnet-style nursing culture focused on professional development and clinical excellence
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer,
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer