Surgery Registered Nurse First Assist | Full Time | Day Shift

Who we are:
Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

Shift Information:

This position is Full-Time

What we offer:

Health Insurance

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement | HPSA Designated

Employee Education Scholarships

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility

What you will do:
The RNFA is a perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and perioperative team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. They have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA clinical practice. The RNFA intraoperative practice is at the direction of the surgeon.

Responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services for all patient populations. Functions as an RN first assistant during operative and other invasive procedures and throughout the perioperative continuum in accordance with scope of practice credentials, privileges, experience, education and competency verification. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. This position has call requirements.

Required Education:
Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Preferred Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required Skills:
Knowledge of use of instruments, medical devices, handling/cutting tissues, providing hemostasis, suturing, and would management. Basic computer skills.

Preferred Skills:
Previous experience in scrubbing, Meditech

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification:
Successful completion of an RNFA program meeting the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.
BSN (with the exception that the RNFA practicing prior to January 1, 2020, may continue to practice at his/her existing level of education)
Current CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
BLS, ACLS

Preferred Experience:
Two years RNFA experience