Registered Nurse First Assistant - RNFA (Days)

BayCare Health System; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Yearly performance appraisals/bonuses

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System in Wesley Chapel, FL, is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our OR team. The RNFA will perform trocar placements and local anesthetic injections under surgeon supervision, and will act as a professional role model for the nursing staff.

Preferred candidates have at least 3 years of acute care RN OR experience, CNOR certification, and a valid RN license with BLS. This is a full-time, in-person role at BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, with a 6:30 AM–5:00

Qualifications

• 3 years RN Operating Room experience in acute care.
• CNOR certification required.
• BLS and RN license required.
• Technical program completion or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform trocar placements under surgeon supervision.
• Inject local anesthetic under surgeon supervision.
• Serve as role model and lead nursing team in OR.
• Develop self and team through ongoing competencies.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's Nursing

Job description

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)

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.

BayCare Offers a Competitive Total Reward Package Including

• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts
• AND the chance to be a part of an amazing team and a great place to work!

Position Details

• Location: BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel, 4501 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
• Status: Fulltime
• Shift: 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday- Friday
• On Call: Yes
• Always in person

Summary

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) responsibilities include:

• The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is proficient in the care of a patient population utilizing effective managerial skills.
• Acts as a professional role model for other members of the nursing team. This position is responsible for developing self and team members and sharing organizational information
• Position requires Trocar insertion under direct surgeon supervision and requires injection of local anesthetic under surgeon supervision
• Competency - Must complete assigned competencies and obtain 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.

For this position, we strongly prefer a minimum of 3 years RN experience in the Operating Room for consideration. CNOR required. Technical Program completion or degree required.

Specific Skills

• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Interpersonal skills

Certifications And Licensures

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• RN (Registered Nurse)
• Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) certification

Education

• Associate's Nursing or Nursing Diploma
• Bachelor's Nursing (

Preferred

• Technical Program Completion or Degree

Experience

• Required experience includes 3 years acute care RN Operating Room experience

Facility

BayCare Health System, Surgery-WCH

Location: Wesley Chapel Hospital

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 6:30 AM - 5:00 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

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