RN First Assist

Company: Corewell Health
Location: Troy
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

About the unit

21 total OR rooms in the main OR. Includes 19 ORs, 1 cysto and 1 vascular lab. The specialty services for the main OR include:

General Surgery, Orthopedic sports med, total joints, spine, Thoracic, GYN, Plastics, Urology, ENT, Podiatry, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Robotics and CV, Hearts.

About Troy Hospital

Recognized by the US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services. It has also been ranked #3 on the World's Best Hospitals list by Newsweek. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.

Scope of work

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA), possessing advanced knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and utilizing extensive patient assessment skills, collaborates with all health team members to ensure the most optimal patient outcome. Performs all activities at an expanded level of perioperative nursing practice executed within the context of the nursing process. Intra-operatively, the RNFA actively assists the surgeon, performing observable, technical behaviors (cognitive, psycho motor, and affective) based on an extensive body of scientific knowledge, as specified in the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Core Curriculum for the RNFA.

Qualifications

* Bachelors in Nursing Required


* Completion of RNFA accredited program Required


* MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required


* AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required


* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Required


* Nurse in OR (CNOR) - CCI Competency and Credentialing Institute Required


* RN First Assist, Certified (CRNFA) - Required


* Surgical Assistant, Certified (CSA) - NBSTSA National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required within 2 Years



How Corewell Health cares for you

* Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.


* On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv


* Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!


* Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance


* Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings


* Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status



Primary Location

SITE - Troy Hospital - 44201 Dequindre Road - Troy

Department Name

Surgery - Troy

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

40

Days Worked

Monday-Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

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