Perioperative RN First Assistant & Practice Coordinator

Orlando Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant to support surgical teams. The role includes assisting the surgeon, positioning and prepping patients, and ensuring sterile technique and patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Florida RN license, complete RNFA/CNOR training, have 3 years of perioperative nursing experience, and maintain CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse First Assistant training program including didactic and supervised clinical learning components.
• Three (3) years of recent diversified perioperative nursing experience required including proficiency in both circulating and scrub nurse roles.
• Maintain current nursing licensure in the State of Florida.
• Current CRNFA or CNOR certification by Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates various administrative functions for practice including scheduling consults and diagnostic studies; performs as first assistant to the surgeon under direct supervision.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of all surgical procedures and providing assistance during those procedures requiring an assistant.
• Positioning the patient, draping, clamping, cauterizing, providing exposure with retractors, maintaining a dry field with suction, and suturing as directed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of tissue handling, exposure, instrument use, and infection control.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in perioperative nursing practice in both scrub and circulator roles across specialties.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and advanced decision making using the nursing process.
• Assesses patient data across the lifespan to provide age-appropriate care per unit policies.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and continuing education.

Skills

Perioperative nursing experience

Circulator and scrub proficiency

Patient safety & infection control

Education

RN license (Florida)

RN First Assistant training completion

CRNFA/CNOR certification

CPR certification

Job description

Orlando Health in Saint Petersburg, FL, is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant to support surgical teams. The role includes assisting the surgeon, positioning and prepping patients, and ensuring sterile technique and patient safety throughout procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold a Florida RN license, complete RNFA/CNOR training, have 3 years of perioperative nursing experience, and maintain CPR certification.