CVOR RNFA - Registered Nurse First Assist
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 requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. 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. First Assist experience is preferred. The position requires a Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), and for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024, Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification and successful completion of an RNFA program are required. In lieu of CNOR certification/RNFA program, an RN with Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) certification AND at least 2 years of OR experience as a first assist will be accepted, with the understanding that the colleague will obtain CNOR certification and enter an RNFA program within 6 months of eligibility. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week, with daytime hours, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and includes shared call. The facility is St John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered.
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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- First Assist experience is preferred.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
