RN Aspn III Rnfa
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on166, Cumberland Street, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States
About the Role
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a specialized nursing role designed to extend the scope of intra-operative care. By combining advanced technical skills with clinical judgment, the RNFA works interdependently with surgeons to perform complex procedures that exceed the capabilities of a standard registered nurse.
In this capacity, you will provide direct patient care throughout the entire surgical journey—preoperatively, intra-operatively, and postoperatively. Your primary focus during surgery is to assist the surgeon in executing safe, optimal outcomes by managing critical tasks such as cauterizing, suturing, incising skin, handling medical devices, providing exposure, and ensuring hemostasis.
Work location
Work model: On-site
166, Cumberland Street, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States
City of Rochester, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide direct patient care using the nursing process preoperatively, intra-operatively, and postoperatively
- check_circlePerform cauterizing, suturing, and incising skin during surgery
- check_circleApply knowledge and judgment to ensure safe operations with optimal patient results
- check_circleAssist surgeons with specific intra-operative procedures beyond standard RN scope
- check_circleHandle and cut tissue while providing exposure and hemostasis
- check_circleUtilize medical instruments and devices to support surgical procedures
Requirements
- verifiedLicensed as a registered nurse in NYS
- verified2 years Highland RN experience or 3 years RN experience
- verifiedCNOR certification
- verifiedRNFA program certificate
- verifiedCurrent CPR certification (American Heart Association)
- verifiedBasic PC, internet, and email skills
Frequently asked questions about RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY
What does a RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY will provide direct patient care using the nursing process preoperatively, intra-operatively, and postoperatively; perform cauterizing, suturing, and incising skin during surgery; apply knowledge and judgment to ensure safe operations with optimal patient results; and assist surgeons with specific intra-operative procedures beyond standard rn scope.
What are the requirements for this RN Aspn III Rnfa role?expand_more
Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Licensed as a registered nurse in NYS; 2 years Highland RN experience or 3 years RN experience; CNOR certification; RNFA program certificate; Current CPR certification (American Heart Association); and Basic PC, internet, and email skills.
Where is the RN Aspn III Rnfa role at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY located?expand_more
RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is based in 166, Cumberland Street, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this RN Aspn III Rnfa job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Highland Hospital of Rochester NY has listed this RN Aspn III Rnfa role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this RN Aspn III Rnfa role?expand_more
RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
What skills do you need for the RN Aspn III Rnfa role at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY?expand_more
Key skills for RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY include Cauterizing; Suturing; Incising Skin; Using Instruments/medical Devices; Providing Exposure; Handling And/or Cutting Tissue; Providing Hemostasis; and Cnor.
What category does the RN Aspn III Rnfa role belong to?expand_more
RN Aspn III Rnfa at Highland Hospital of Rochester NY is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.