Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) (Days)

BayCare Health System; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 118,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Florida seeks a qualified RN First Assist to provide operative patient care under the surgeon's direction, emphasizing teamwork and rapid intraoperative response. The role requires hands-on collaboration with the surgical team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree, RN license with CNOR/BLS credentials, and have surgical experience. Day shifts 6:30 AM–7:00 PM, with occasional weekend work and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3 years - Surgical Related.
• Competency-May require completion of assigned competencies and 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.
• Credentials include BLS, RN, CNOR.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical patient care as RN First Assist, supporting surgeons.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain knowledge and skills for the expanded clinical role per surgeon direction.

Skills

RN First Assist

Surgical

Education

Associates Degree

Technical Program Completion or Degree

RN First Assist Technical

Job description

Education: Essential:

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.

Summary:

Proficient in the care of a patient population utilizing effective surgical and team management skills. Acts as a professional role model for other members of the surgical team. Is responsible for developing self and team members and sharing organizational information. Works collaboratively with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Acquires and maintains the knowledge, judgement and skills specific to the expanded role for clinical practice, and practices at the direction of the surgeon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Other information:

Required:

• 3 years - Surgical Related.

Competency-May require completion of assigned competencies and 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.

Education: Essential:

• Associates Degree
• Technical Program Completion or Degree

Education specialization:

• Nursing
• RN First Assist Technical

Education equivalent experience:

Required:

• Associates - Nursing;

Required:

• Technical - Registered Nurse First Assistant

Required:

• Technical - Registered Nurse First Assistant

Credentials:

• Basic Life Support
• Registered Nurse
• Cert Operating Room Nurse

Required:

• BLS (Basic Life Support);

Required:

• RN (Registered Nurse) - State of Florida;

Required:

• CNOR (Surgical);

Preferred:

• RNFA (First Assist)

Preferred:

• RNFA (First Assist)

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Surgery-SJH

Location:

St Josephs Main and Childrens

Status:

Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours:

6:30 AM -7:00 PM

Shift: Shift 1

Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

Weekend Work:

Occasional

On Call:

Yes

How often will this team member be working remotely?

Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled