RN First Assistant

Providence; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, WA seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join our surgical team. This full-time day position offers a \$15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires and a structured path to CNOR certification, with comprehensive perioperative duties and collaboration with surgeons.

The RNFA coordinates scheduling, educates staff, and ensures instruments and equipment readiness while assisting in intraoperative procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
• Graduation from an RNFA program within 1 year of starting is required.
• Active Washington RN license at hire is required.
• CNOR certification is preferred.
• 3 years experience in perioperative nursing including scrubbing and circulating.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling for surgical procedures and ensure staffing coverage.
• Educate clinical staff on RNFA roles and perioperative processes.
• Ensure instrument and equipment availability and proper handling during procedures.
• Assist the surgeon intraoperatively and maintain patient safety and workflow.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to optimize operative outcomes.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrubbing

Circulating

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

RNFA program completion within 1 year

Job description

Description

Hiring Bonus: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Shift Details: Full-time, Day shift, 40 hours a week
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a registered nurse with specialized education. The development of specific technical skills enables the RNFA to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for registered nurses without RNFA education and training. This RNFA role is responsible for first assisting on surgical procedures and coordinating all aspects of such. This includes coordinating scheduling, education of clinical staff, ensuring availability and care of instruments and equipment, and participating in research efforts. The RNFA is directly supervised by the surgeon and performs functions specifically identified and consistent with training received. The RNFA functions interdependently, and collaboratively, with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.

Description

Hiring Bonus: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Shift Details: Full-time, Day shift, 40 hours a week
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a registered nurse with specialized education. The development of specific technical skills enables the RNFA to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for registered nurses without RNFA education and training. This RNFA role is responsible for first assisting on surgical procedures and coordinating all aspects of such. This includes coordinating scheduling, education of clinical staff, ensuring availability and care of instruments and equipment, and participating in research efforts. The RNFA is directly supervised by the surgeon and performs functions specifically identified and consistent with training received. The RNFA functions interdependently, and collaboratively, with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Family Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• Coursework/Training: Graduation from a recognized RNFA program is required within 1 year of starting in position. Must be enrolled in an eligible program upon hire into role
• Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
• 3 years experience and expertise in perioperative nursing including scrubbing and circulating.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• RNFA experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

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About The Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

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Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Address: WA Spokane 5633 N Lidgerwood
Work Location: Holy Family Hospital-Spokane
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $50.20 - $77.94

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.