Surgical OR First Assistant Nurse - Elevate Patient Care

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a qualified Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse to support our surgical team. You will provide intra-operative clinical expertise, assist surgeons, maintain records and administer medications as ordered, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires Florida RN or ARNP licensure (or compact licensure with active Florida license within 60 days), CFA certification with 350 cases, BLS, and strong communication and PC

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Florida RN or ARNP; active FL license required within 60 days if compact.
• Graduate of CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program, or Medical School Graduate, or Allied Health professional having completed 2250 hours surgical rotation.
• Current Certified First Assistant (CFA) with 350 cases; two years of experience in 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 and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of intra-operative patients.
• Assist surgeons in operative procedures.
• Maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

PC skills

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Assistant Program

Medical School Graduate

Allied Health professional with 2250 hours surgical rotation

Job description

HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, FL is seeking a qualified Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse to support our surgical team. You will provide intra-operative clinical expertise, assist surgeons, maintain records and administer medications as ordered, ensuring high-quality patient care.

The role requires Florida RN or ARNP licensure (or compact licensure with active Florida license within 60 days), CFA certification with 350 cases, BLS, and strong communication and PC