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

Registered Nurse First Assists (RNFA)

Atlantic Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assists (RNFA) at Newton Medical Center. We are seeking per diem candidates (can be a new grad RNFA) who would like to be on-call (can be at home-within 30 minutes of hospital or in on-call room at the hospital-you choose) one weekend per month - 48 hours and availability for 4 weekday on call shifts per month. Earn top pay and be a part of our award-winning hospital system! Come join our team of exceptional clinicians!

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Candidate will have the ability to utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served. Through the model of Shared Governance, collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
• Candidate will demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE core values (Professionalism, Respect, Involvement, Dignity and Excellence) in every aspect of their job.
• Candidate must have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Will assist with surgical cases including orthopedics and general surgery.

Relevant Experience:

• 1 year of previous experience is a plus
• Must be qualified to be credentialed by the Medical Staff Office.
• Ability to scrub/assist in all specialties as assigned.
• Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time, push pull and lift at least 25 pounds.
• Must be a Team Player.
• Candidate must have excellent communication and computer skills.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Program required, BSN required
• Valid New Jersey Nursing License Required
• BLS/ACLS required
• Certificate from an accredited RNFA program required
• CNOR preferred