Registered Nurse First Assist

AdventHealth • New Smyrna Beach, FL

172d

About The Position

This specifically trained nurse assists the surgeon in performing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include the planning, administering and/or supervising the nursing activities on the operative patient. Maintains a safe and aseptic environment during surgery. Responsible to adhere to the Adventist Health System Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. In addition, the RN first assistant at surgery collaborates with the surgeon in performing a safe operating with optimal outcome for the patient. The RNFA practices peri-operative nursing and must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment. The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of the peri-operative experience. The RNFA does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. The RN First Assistant may be scheduled to function in the scrub or circulating role when not assigned to FA duties.

Requirements

• Documented completion of RNFA program (exception: CRNFA certified prior to 1998).
• Three (3) years of experience as an RNFA.
• Current Florida RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of nursing experience in the required specialty.
• Previous leadership experience.
• CNOR, CRNFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes his/her knowledge and skills in giving safe and effective nursing care.
• Carries out those activities delegated by the physician which concern medications, treatment, and diagnostic measures.
• Knows available supplies and equipment and their use within the OR suite. Uses, time, effort and materials economically.
• Cares for specimens properly and handles their disposition according to hospital/lab policy.
• Prepares and maintains sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. Assists with cleaning of rooms, restocking and updating supplies.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus and up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance available to eligible candidates.
• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One.
• Career Development.
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees