SolutionHealth·Nashua, New Hampshire
The RN First Assist (RNFA) is responsible for delivering safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the OR and other areas of perioperative services. This role includes assisting the surgical team with verification processes, intra-operative procedures, and case closure protocols.
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Job Description: Registered nurse – first assist – operating room
SNHMC has nine operating room suites, 25 pre-op/PACU bays, and a sterile processing department.
Hours are flexible, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour day shifts available.
The OR has a dedicated call team Sunday through Thursday nights beginning at 7PM, making OR call minimal.
Services range from elective and non-elective procedures, including neurological, orthopedic, gynecological, urological, bariatric, colorectal, vascular, ENT, general, breast, and plastics.
Surgical services are growing and evolving, utilizing the latest technology for the wide variety of procedures we perform.
The OR also offers Periop-101 and advancements.
As a member of the Surgical Services team, the RN First Assist (RNFA) is 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. The incumbent will function as a 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. This role assists the surgical team with the verification process and basic intra-operative procedures and case closure protocol.
In addition to the basic RN responsibilities, the RN, FA, will perform advanced tasks including suctioning and irrigation, patient positioning, placing clamps and sutures, cauterizing wounds and vessels and closing wounds. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the surgeon, in collaboration with the RN Circulator and is accountable to the Clinical Nurse Manager and/or Director of Perioperative Services.
Assist surgical team with verification process, intra-operative procedures, and closure.
Review the surgical booking and match procedures to preference cards.
Assess patients at intervals in accordance with facility or health care organization policies and procedures.
Evaluate surroundings to maintain sterile field.
Perform as a team member, participating in time out and pre- and intra-op communications.
Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for surgical patients specific to RN First Assist activities including, but not limited to, anatomical exposure and wound closure in collaboration with perioperative team members.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required
Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse First Assist program required.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of New Hampshire required.
RN First Assistant Certification (CRNFA) required.
Certification Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification required.
Current BLS certification required.
A minimum of two (2) years as a Registered Nurse required.
Knowledge and skills acquired through Reg education and certification.
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Work Shift: varied
SolutionHealth is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A Bachelor’s degree in nursing and graduation from an accredited RN First Assist program are required. Additionally, candidates must hold current RN licensure in New Hampshire, CRNFA certification, CNOR certification, and have a minimum of two years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Market context
In New Hampshire, nursing roles typically draw steady demand from hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who already hold a state RN license and an accredited ASN or BSN. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for immediate readiness in core clinical skills such as IV therapy and timely Basic Life Support completion. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm your license status and be ready to highlight relevant bedside experience in your application.
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