NUCC taxonomy code
Registered Nurse First Assistant
163WR0006X
IndividualNursing Service Providers
- Grouping
- Nursing Service Providers
- Classification
- Registered Nurse
- Specialization
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
Definition
A perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal outcomes. The RNFA has acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA clinical practice. Intraoperatively, the RNFA assists the surgeon.
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