GENERAL SUMMARY:

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) works under the supervision and direction of the operating room surgeon and in collaboration with the health care team members, to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operative procedure. National certification is to be maintained according to the national organizations criteria. A copy of the national certification documentation will be maintained in the employee's file and is an element of the credentialing process. The RNFA possesses a working knowledge of operating room procedures with respect to attire, infection control, regulatory compliance and supports quality assurance activities within the operating room. The RNFA will have the ability to address both the preoperative and post-operative needs of the patient. The RNFA perform other surgical team duties, such as, scrub/circulate/turnover, and other duties as assigned by the OR leadership team when not functioning in the role of the first assistant. As a member of the HFHS staff, daily assignments will be made based on departmental need and are not service specific. The RNFA must have the ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon, other team members and the patient, with respect to the requirements of a particular surgical procedure. RNFA possess procedure knowledge related to normal /abnormal anatomy; ability to anticipate and provide for potential complications; confirms that instrumentation is appropriate for patient age and size. Reports directly to the OR Director / Manager and/or assigned specialty team leadership. The daily contact with medical, residents, administrative, nursing support staff and vendors will be collegial, professional and in accordance with HFHS customer service and service excellence standards. RNFA will maintain a commitment to professional growth and development and will maintain certification. 

Hours: Tuesday through Thursday 0700-1530

Location: Cottage and Detroit campus locations with opportunities to pick up additional shifts in the future at our Royal Oak and Macomb locations.

Benefits: Part-Time

This position will support the adult reconstruction division focused primarily on total hips and knees, with some revisions and fracture cases.