Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA), Surgery

Hospital-Sisters-Health-System; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse, First Assist (RNFA) to join our Surgery team at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. The RNFA supports the surgeon during operations, performs peri-operative assessment, and conducts post-operative evaluation to ensure patient safety.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and an RN license. CNOR certification is required for hires after April 24, 2024, or completion of an RNFA program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license in state of practice is required.
• CNOR certification required for hires after 24 Apr 2024 or RNFA program completion.
• RNFA program completion required for hires after 24 Apr 2024.
• If CNOR/RNFA not held, CSTFA with 2 years OR First Assist experience allows CNOR entry after eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon during operative procedures as RNFA.
• Perform peri-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation.
• Coordinate intra-operative activities with the surgical team.

Skills

First Assist experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

CNOR certification

RN license

Job description

Pay Range:$42.00 - $63.00A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse, First Assist (RNFA) to join our Surgery team and carry out the functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices peri-operative nursing and is therefore responsible for independent nursing behaviors of peri-operative assessment and post-operative evaluation of care. The intra-operative practice of the RNFA is inter-department with the surgeon.Position Specifics:o Department: Surgeryo Core Function: Nursingo Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours/week, Dayso Facility: St. Elizabeth's Hospitalo Location: O'Fallon, ILo Sign on Bonus: $20,000Education QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.Registered Nurses (RNs) who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree, are permitted to practice as RNFAs.Experience QualificationsFirst Assist experience is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsLicensed Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules.Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification is required for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024.Successful completion of an RNFA program is required for colleagues hired after April 24, 2024.In lieu of CNOR certification/RNFA program, we will accept an RN with Certified Surgical Technologist First Assist (CSTFA) certification AND at least 2 years of OR experience as a first assist, with the understanding the colleague will successfully obtain CNOR certification and enter a RNFA program within 6 months of being eligible to obtain the CNOR certification.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred.Job DescriptionScheduled Weekly Hours:36Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHScontributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!BenefitsHSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]