CVOR RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assist

Hospital Sisters Health System•Springfield, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Multispecialty Care team. Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge to coordinate and perform hands on acute patient care at the bedside. This role is within the Surgery department and operates on a daytime schedule, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with shared call responsibilities. The position is located at St John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification is required for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024.
Successful completion of an RNFA program is required for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024.
Registered Nurses (RNs) who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree, are permitted to practice as RNFAs.

Nice To Haves

First Assist experience is preferred.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
In lieu of CNOR certification/RNFA program, we will accept an RN with Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) certification AND at least 2 years of OR experience as a first assist, with the understanding the colleague will successfully obtain CNOR certification and enter a RNFA program within 6 months of being eligible to obtain the CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and perform hands-on acute patient care at the bedside.
Apply clinical knowledge to patient care.
Function as a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA).

Benefits

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Wellness program with incentives
Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
ID theft coverage
Colleague rewards and recognition program
Discount program