Surgical RN First Assistant & Practice Coordinator

Bayfront Health; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayfront Health in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Nurse First Assistant to support the surgeon during perioperative procedures. The role includes triaging, chart preparation, and coordinating diagnostic information.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure in Florida, completion of an RNFA program, and CNOR/CRNFA certification, with solid perioperative experience in circulating and scrub roles. This position emphasizes patient safety, asepsis, and collaboration with the surgical team

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Successful completion of an accredited Registered Nurse First Assistant training program including didactic and supervised clinical learning components.
• Three (3) years of recent diversified perioperative nursing experience required including proficiency in both circulating and scrub nurse roles.
• Maintain current nursing licensure in the State of Florida.
• Current CRNFA or CNOR certification by Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates various administrative functions for practice including scheduling consults and diagnostic studies. Performs in the role of first assistant to the surgeon, demonstrating knowledge of anatomy and carrying out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal patient results.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of all surgical procedures and effectively providing assistance to the surgeon during those procedures requiring an assistant.
• Positioning the patient, draping the patient, clamping and tying, cauterizing superficial bleeders, providing exposure through retractors, wound closure as directed by the surgeon.
• Demonstrates tissue handling, exposure, instrument use, asepsis, and infection control.
• Recognizes safety hazards and initiates appropriate preventative and corrective action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in perioperative nursing practice in both scrub and circulator roles across surgical specialties.
• Maintains regular attendance consistent with hospital policies.
• Maintains compliance with policies and procedures.
• Applies nursing process to address patient needs and development.
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and continuing education.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub and Circulator

Patient assessment

Anatomy knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse license Florida

RN First Assistant training program

CRNFA or CNOR certification

CPR certification

Job description

Bayfront Health in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking an experienced Nurse First Assistant to support the surgeon during perioperative procedures. The role includes triaging, chart preparation, and coordinating diagnostic information.

The ideal candidate has RN licensure in Florida, completion of an RNFA program, and CNOR/CRNFA certification, with solid perioperative experience in circulating and scrub roles. This position emphasizes patient safety, asepsis, and collaboration with the surgical team