RN First Assistant (RNFA) (Days) - 129407

RN First Assistant (RNFA) (Days)

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including:

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• AND the chance to be a part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Position Details:

• Location: St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
• Status: Fulltime
• Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
• On Call: Yes
• Always in person

Summary:

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) responsibilities include:

• The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is proficient in the care of a patient population utilizing effective managerial skills.
• Acts as a professional role model for other members of the nursing team. This position is responsible for developing self and team members and sharing organizational information
• Position requires Trocar insertion under direct surgeon supervision and requires injection of local anesthetic under surgeon supervision
• Competency - Must complete assigned competencies and obtain physician sign off for 6 trocar placements with at least two different surgeons and 6 local injections with at least two different surgeons within 90 days.

For this position, we strongly prefer a minimum of 3 years RN experience in the Operating Room. CNOR required. Registered Nurse First Assist Technical Program completion or degree required.

Specific Skills:

• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Interpersonal skills

Certifications and Licensures:

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) certification

Education:

• Associate's Nursing or Nursing Diploma
• Bachelor's Nursing (preferred)
• Technical Diploma - Registered Nurse First Assistant
• Certified RNFA (preferred)

Experience :

• Required experience includes 3 years acute care RN Operating Room experience