RN / REGISTERED NURSE - RN FIRST ASSIST - OPERATING ROOM (PART TIME)

Company: Beebe Healthcare
Location: Delaware
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Why Beebe?: Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence. Benefits In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers: Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 Paid Time Off Long Term Sick accrual Employer Contribution Plan Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions College Bound 529 Savings Plan Life Insurance Beebe Perks via WorkAdvantage Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Overview: Part-Time RNFA – Perioperative Nursing | Beebe Healthcare Join the surgical team at Beebe Healthcare , where your skills and experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) will make a lasting impact. We are currently seeking a part-time RNFA to support our perioperative services in delivering safe, efficient, and expert surgical care to patients across Sussex County. As a clinically competent, registered professional nurse , the RNFA demonstrates advanced proficiency in perioperative nursing and intraoperative first assisting. This position plays an integral role in the surgical team by collaborating with surgeons and operating room staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The RNFA uses the full scope of the nursing process – assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation – to deliver comprehensive surgical care and support throughout the perioperative continuum. Responsibilities: Demonstrates competency in performance of scrub/surgical routines and aseptic techniqueutilizes proper scrub, gown and gloving technique for self, surgeon, and assistant; ongoing monitoring of asepsis in all rolesscrub, circulator, and assistant; anticipates needs of surgeon; consistently recognizes sequence of procedures in all rolesscrub, circulator, and assistant; passes instruments correctly; appropriate review and preparation for assigned procedures. Understands and utilizes established guidelines for operation of autoclaves and steris unitsperforms daily A-Test/Biological tests as required; performs proper care, handling, and assembly of instruments for processing; ensures complete/thorough documentation of all flash and steris cycles as per protocol. Accepts personal accountability for proper handling, judicious use, and optimum care of all department supply, instrument, and equipment inventory. Utilizes the nursing process throughout the perioperative setting per patient assessmentcollecting, interpreting, recording, and communicating pertinent data relevant to patient care in surgery; care planningutilization of collected data to plan appropriately for intraoperative nursing care; implementingprovides direct patient care to meet physical and psychological needs; evaluating carecontinuously evaluates patient response to nursing intervention and modifies care plan to achieve desired outcome. Demonstrates and conveys theoretical knowledge and skills related to perioperative nursing careunderstands the "why" concept as well as the "how" process. Thorough/Accurate/Complete documentation of intraoperative patient care. Understands / Demonstrates / Conveys knowledge related to proper intraoperative patient positioninguniversal skin care precautions; prevention of nerve damage; prevention of pressure related skin breakdown. Assists with completion and accuracy of surgical sponge, sharps/miscellaneous items, and instrument counts as per established policies and guidelines. Assists with maintenance of up-to-date preference sheets in conjunction with Resource RNs and department Nurse Managers. Effectively demonstrates critical thinking, prioritization of duties, and time management skills throughout the perioperative arena. Maintains accuracy with patient charge process, cost efficient usage of case supplies, and ensures all pertinent data is provided to post case data personnel to facilitate a time efficient billing process. Strives to ensure efficiency in turn around time between proceduresreadily available; communication with OR Desk/Charge RN and/or department Nurse Manager; gross cleaning of body fluid spills to confine contamination throughout the procedure; prioritization of case completion process; assists with room clean up tasks as necessary; prioritizes case set up process toward maximum efficiency. Initiate appropriate intraoperative behaviors unique to first assisting: provide hemostasis to reduce potential for fluid volume deficit by clamping and/or legating vessels using ESU, direct pressure, applying chemical agents that promote coagulation and other means as directed by the surgeon; provide exposure of the operative site through appropriate use of retractors, other instruments, and through suctioning and sponging; use surgical instruments skillfully in ways consistent with their design and purpose as directed by the surgeon. Accreditation/Regulatory Compliance Qualifications: Current RN license in the State of Delaware or compact state Completion of an accredited RNFA program CNOR certification preferred Minimum of 2 years of recent perioperative nursing experience Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care Competencies Skills: Essential: * Experience In Hospital Or Acute Care Setting * Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal * Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members * Able To Withstand Crisis Situations * Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors * Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records Credentials: Essential: * RN - Registered Nurse * BLS - Basic Life Saving certification Nonessential: * CNOR - Certified Nursing - OR Education: Essential: * RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program Entry: USD $39.88/Hr. Max: USD $65.80/Hr.

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