RN-First Assistant

RN-First Assistant

Chicago, Illinois, United States

$ 38,000.00 - 52,000.00 (US Dollar)

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About the Job RN-First Assistant

A Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) assists surgeons during operative procedures, performing advanced technical functions under the surgeon's supervision. This role includes pre, intra, and post operative nursing care to enhance surgical outcomes, improve efficiency, and maintain patient safety.

Role & Responsibilities

Pre operative Duties

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments (e.g., history review, physical evaluation).
• Provide pre surgical patient/family education and teaching
• Ensure proper surgical positioning, preparation, and draping of the patient

Intra operative Duties (as RN First Assistant)

• Provide surgical field exposure: use of retractors, suction, spo...