Surgical First Assistant / RN OR

Overview Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Surgery (OR) First Assistant RN in Albuquerque, NM. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better • Thr ive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: • Lovelace Women’s Hospital is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation. Responsibilities • Registered Nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role. • First assisting activities are further executed within the context of the nursing process and in accordance with the State Board of Nursing Practice and institutional policies. • RNFA activities commonly include: assisting the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intra-operative technical functions under the supervision of a surgeon. • Other activities may include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA. • A RN license is required as well as RNFA Certification through the AORN Training/Certification Program Qualifications Job Requirements: • Associate’s degree in nursing or Diploma of Nursing and RNFA Certification through AORN. • Valid NM Nursing license. • Successful completion of an RNFA program through AORN with Certification. • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • 3 years of RN experience and 2 years of RNFA experience. The 2 years of RNFA experience may be part of the 3 years of RN experience. Preferred Job Requirements: • Technical training as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Technician. • Registered Nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role. • First assisting activities are further executed within the context of the nursing process and in accordance with the State Board of Nursing Practice and institutional policies. • RNFA activities commonly include: assisting the surgeon with exposure, hemostasis, closure and other intra-operative technical functions under the supervision of a surgeon. • Other activities may include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA. • A RN license is required as well as RNFA Certification through the AORN Training/Certification Program Job Requirements: • Associate’s degree in nursing or Diploma of Nursing and RNFA Certification through AORN. • Valid NM Nursing license. • Successful completion of an RNFA program through AORN with Certification. • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. • 3 years of RN experience and 2 years of RNFA experience. The 2 years of RNFA experience may be part of the 3 years of RN experience. Preferred Job Requirements: • Technical training as a Scrub Nurse or Scrub Technician.