Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellbeing support including counseling

401(k) Plan with company match

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is seeking an Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse to provide clinical expertise in ensuring high-quality patient care during surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessing and planning care for intra-operative patients, assisting surgeons, and maintaining patient records. The ideal candidate will have a Florida RN license, certification as a First Assistant, and two years of relevant experience. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, education support and more.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or ARNP within 60 days of hire.
• Graduate of a surgical assistant or medical school program.
• Two years of experience as a CFA within the last four years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate care of intra-operative patients.
• Assist surgeons in operative procedures.
• Maintain and review patients’ records.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Ability to comprehend written instructions

Ability to follow verbal instructions

PC skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program or Medical School

Current Certification as First Assistant (CFA)

Active Florida Registered Nurse license

Job description

At HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you.

Job Summary And Qualifications

We are seeking an Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a surgical environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

Responsibilities

• You will assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of intra-operative patients.
• You will assist surgeons in operative procedures on patients.
• You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
• You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or ARNP in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure; if compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) and the State of Florida Surgical Assistant Program, or Medical School Graduate, or Allied Health professional having completed 2250 hours surgical rotation.
• Current Certified First Assistant (CFA) having completed 350 cases. Two years of experience within the last four years.
• Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• Current Certification as First Assistant (CFA) required.
• Critical thinking, service excellence, good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.