Inova Surgery Center·Mclean, Virginia
The RNFA collaborates with surgeons to provide intraoperative support, including tissue retraction, suturing, and maintaining a sterile field. They also manage preoperative and postoperative patient care, ensuring safety and compliance with accreditation standards.
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a key member of the surgical team, collaborating with surgeons and healthcare staff to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
The role involves assisting the surgeon during operative procedures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety standards in a fast-paced outpatient environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced ASC setting with an emphasis on patient safety and efficiency.
Requires physical stamina for standing, bending, and assisting during procedures.
The RNFA will assume circulating or scrub role duties when there are no procedures requiring first assistance, including other duties as assigned.
Duties: & Responsibilities:
• 401k Retirement Program with company match
Candidates must have at least two years of RNFA experience and hold a current Registered Nurse license in Virginia. Completion of an accredited RNFA program and BLS/ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
