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Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Tenet Healthcare

Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited school of nursing and completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year assisting experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years of circulating experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse. CNOR certified.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: N/A

REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):

  • 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.
Tenet Healthcare
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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