Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA), PD, Surgery -Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Newton, NJ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Atlantic Health System is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) for Newton Medical Center. New graduate RNFAs may be considered. The role includes one 48-hour weekend on-call period per month and availability for four weekday on-call shifts per month. On-call staff may remain at home within 30 minutes of the hospital or use the hospital’s on-call room. The RNFA uses the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. Working through Shared Governance, the RNFA collaborates with the healthcare team to promote evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and their families. The role assists with surgical cases, including orthopedics and general surgery, and requires the ability to scrub and assist in assigned specialties. Atlantic Health System is a non-profit healthcare system headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. Newton Medical Center serves communities in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Atlantic Health describes its Total Rewards package as supporting team members’ health, financial security, and well-being; benefit eligibility and offerings vary by role and employment status.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Valid New Jersey nursing license.
BLS and ACLS certifications.
Certificate from an accredited RNFA program.
Must be qualified to be credentialed by the Medical Staff Office.
Ability to scrub and assist in all specialties as assigned.
Excellent communication and computer skills.
Ability to stand for long periods and push, pull, and lift at least 25 pounds.
Team-player approach.

Nice To Haves

One year of previous experience is a plus; new graduate RNFAs may be considered.
CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
Collaborate with members of the healthcare team through Shared Governance to promote evidence-based care in a healing culture for patients and families.
Assist with surgical cases, including orthopedics and general surgery.
Scrub and assist in all assigned specialties.
Demonstrate Atlantic Health’s PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity, and Excellence.
Participate in one 48-hour weekend on-call period per month and be available for four weekday on-call shifts per month.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for eligible team members working 22.5 hours per week or above.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability, with options to supplement.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match and an additional non-elective contribution.
PTO and paid sick leave.
Tuition assistance, advancement opportunities, and academic advising.
Parental, adoption, and surrogacy leave.
Backup and on-site childcare.
Well-Being Rewards.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Fertility benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program.
Flexible spending and commuter accounts.
Pet, home, auto, identity theft, and legal insurance.