Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • San Antonio, TX

36d

About The Position

Registered nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role. First assisting behaviors include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing and completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.
• 1 year assisting experience.
• Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
• CNOR certified.
• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• 3 years of circulating experience.

Responsibilities

• First assisting behaviors include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees