Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Norwalk, OH
KNK Recruiting
- Norwalk, OH
- $70,000-100,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Our client is a prestigious healthcare facility comprising a 99-bed acute care hospital, a 69-bed skilled nursing facility, a 48-unit assisted living facility, home health center, emergency transport, outpatient services, lab services, and imaging and physical rehabilitation healthcare system. With a team of 1,300 employees, our client is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities they serve.Summary of Role:
As an RNFA, you will manage individualized, goal-directed preoperative nursing care through the use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure the sterility of the field and implement sterile technique processes.
- Assemble necessary instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to the start of a case.
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy.
- Collect and label specimens accurately.
- Provide safe transfer of care with communication handoff.
- Administer and record medications, demonstrating knowledge of commonly used medications.
- Participate in surgical "Time Out" and "Sign Out" processes.
- Actively participate in operating room turnover process.
- Contribute to preparing next day's procedure equipment and supplies.
- Troubleshoot technology and equipment issues.
- Associate Degree or higher in Nursing.
- Certified Registered Nurse.
- Certification in ACLS, CPR, and PALS.
- Be the first choice for healthcare and employment within their community.
- Deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence.
KNK Recruiting is a Healthcare Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company that is passionate about connecting exceptional healthcare talent with top Midwest facilities for superior care in our communities. We strive to be the Midwests top hub for improving healthcare hiring, matching top professionals with ideal roles, making a big impact on healthcare. Our focus is to let our healthcare clients and job candidates know that trust, support, commitment, and results is what we demonstrate on a regular basis.If you are passionate about healthcare and seeking an opportunity to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this position. Join our client's team and be part of a healthcare facility committed to excellence in patient care and community wellness.