Registered Nurse First Assist

• Location: Austin, TX
• Facility: Dell Children's Medical Center
• Specialty: Pediatric Surgery
• Schedule: Day l Full-time

• Comprehensive Patient Care: Support surgeons before, during, and after operations by properly positioning patients to ensure the best surgical access while keeping them safe and comfortable.

• Clear Site Visualization: Help surgeons get a clear view of the operating area by managing tissues, using retractors, controlling fluids (suctioning, irrigation, and sponging), and following physician instructions.

• Bleeding Control: Use proven techniques to manage and stop bleeding quickly, both temporarily and permanently, during the procedure.

• Wound Closure and Recovery: Assist with closing body layers, applying dressings, and securely placing drainage systems to support patient healing.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) preferred.
• Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification preferred.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• RNFA certification required