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Registered Nurse First Assistant
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$45,252 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing Completion of an accredited RNFA program, including both didactic and clinical components Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience with surgical scrub and/or circulating duties Certification as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) from a recognized body preferred Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificationResponsibilities:
Assist the surgeon in the operating room by providing exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions according to the surgeon's directives Conduct preoperative assessments, including reviewing patient history, to determine the appropriate plan of care Ensure all surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and prepared before surgery Provide postoperative care by assessing for complications, applying dressings, and offering pain management solutions Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care throughout the surgical processBenefits:
Healthcare coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision 401K Paid Time Off Tuition Assistance Salary:
$72,000 to $142,000 /yearQualifications:
RNBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans