Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) (Days)

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.

Summary:

Proficient in the care of a patient population utilizing effective surgical and team management skills. Acts as a professional role model for other members of the surgical team. Is responsible for developing self and team members and sharing organizational information. Works collaboratively with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Acquires and maintains the knowledge, judgement and skills specific to the expanded role for clinical practice, and practices at the direction of the surgeon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Other information:

Required - 3 years - Surgical Related.

Competency-May require completion of assigned competencies and 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.

Education:

Essential:

• Associates Degree
• Technical Program Completion or Degree

Education specialization:

Essential:

• Nursing
• RN First Assist Technical

Education equivalent experience:

Essential:

• Required - Associates - Nursing; Required - Technical - Registered Nurse First Assistant
• Required - Associates - Nursing; Required - Technical - Registered Nurse First Assistant

Credentials:

Essential:

• Basic Life Support
• Registered Nurse
• Cert Operating Room Nurse

Credential equivalent experience:

Essential:

• Required - BLS (Basic Life Support); Required - RN (Registered Nurse) - State of Florida; Required - CNOR (Surgical); Preferred - RNFA (First Assist)
• Required - BLS (Basic Life Support); Required - RN (Registered Nurse) - State of Florida; Required - CNOR (Surgical); Preferred - RNFA (First Assist)
• Required - BLS (Basic Life Support); Required - RN (Registered Nurse) - State of Florida; Required - CNOR (Surgical); Preferred - RNFA (First Assist)

Facility:

BayCare Health System, Surgery-SJH

Location: St Josephs Main and ChildrensStatus: Full Time, Exempt: NoShift Hours: 6:30 AM -7:00 PM

Shift: Shift 1Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = VariesWeekend Work: Occasional

On Call: Yes

How often will this team member be working remotely? Never

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled