St. Joseph’s Healthcare System is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Job Overview:

Functions as the surgical assistant to the operating surgeon during the operative procedure. Provides comprehensive nursing management and care during the operative phase. The Registered Nurse First Assist (“RNFA”) should be experienced in both scrubbing and circulating nurse roles and have excellent skills for patient care. Demonstrates leadership skills that foster positive teamwork in the surgery department. Demonstrates maturity to work effectively with everyone in the surgery department and exhibits ability to productively solve issues/problems.

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. BSN Required.
• Completed an accredited RNFA program that meets the criteria set out in the AORN Standards for the RN First Assistant Education programs.
• Minimum two years Nursing experience and another 2 years of Operating Room RN experience in both scrubbing and circulating roles.
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.

THE RNFA needs to apply and be credentialed/privileged by the St. Joseph’s Medical Affairs to function as a First Assist in the OR.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.