Minimum Qualifications: 

Associate Degree in Nursing

Effective 1/1/2020, the education level for entry into an RNFA position will be a bachelor’s degree. RNFAs/RNFA experience prior to 1/1/2020 without a bachelor’s degree will be permitted to practice as a RNFA (grandfathered as per AORN guidelines)

Two years of experience and working knowledge of specialty area

Currently enrolled and completing the curriculum of certified/accredited RN First Assistant

Licensure, Registration, Certification: 

BLS

One of the following:

• Current Alabama RN license
• Current Multi State RN License in accordance with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama*

CNOR required (maybe in progress but must be completed prior to completion of RNFA program)

*Infirmary Health abides by the NLC requirements and guidelines for the state of Alabama

Desired Qualifications: 

BSN/MSN degree in Nursing

Licensure, Registration, Certification: 

CRNFA

Evaluates, plans, implements, and documents surgical nursing care for perioperative patients. Performs as a staff RN as well as, a First Assistant Student under the supervision of the appointed mentor/surgeon. As a First Assistant Student, performs surgical assistance under supervision of the appointed mentor/ surgeon. Functions in a scrub and circulating nurse role.  Performs a variety of duties to assist surgeon during procedures.