RN- First Assist Surgery

Responsible during the intra-operative phase by directly assisting the surgeon in controlling bleeding, providing wound exposure, suturing and other surgical tasks utilizing nursing and medical functions.  Provides preoperative and postoperative patient assessment.

Applies knowledge of infection control and aseptic technique.  Assists with positioning, prepping and draping of the patient for the operative procedure.  Provides intra-operative retracting and surgical exposure.  Utilizes instrumentation to perform appropriate functions.

RNFA Certificate indicating successful completion of an accredited RNFA course and completion of the established hours and/or cases required by the curriculum. Three years’ experience scrubbing and circulating as an RN in the operating room.  Current California RN license, CNOR, BCLS, ACLS, PALS.