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Registered Nurse First Assist RNFA

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus and $3,000 Relocation Assistance available for eligible candidates (see terms below)

+ Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One

+ Paid Parental Leave

+ Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

+ Student Loan Repayment Program

+ Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** Days

**Location:** AdventHealth DeLand – 701 W Plymouth Ave., DeLand, FL 32720

**The role you’ll contribute:**

This specifically trained nurse assists the surgeon in performing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include the planning, administering and/or supervising the nursing activities on the operative patient. Maintains a safe and aseptic environment during surgery. Responsible to adhere to the Adventist Health System Corporate Compliance Plan, and to all the rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.

In addition, the RN first assistant at surgery collaborates with the surgeon in performing a safe operating with optimal outcome for the patient. The RNFA practices peri-operative nursing and must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment. The RNFA practices peri-operative nursing and must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment. The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the intra-operative phase of the peri-operative experience. The RNFA does not concurrently function as a scrub nurse. The RN First Assistant may be scheduled to function in the scrub or circulating role when not assigned to FA duties.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ Utilizes his/her knowledge and skills in giving safe and effective nursing care.

+ Carries out those activities delegated by the physician which concern medications, treatment, and diagnostic measures.

+ Knows available supplies and equipment and their use within the OR suite. Uses, time, effort and materials economically.

+ Cares for specimens properly and handles their disposition according to hospital/lab policy.

+ Prepares and maintains sterile and non-sterile supplies and equipment. Assists with cleaning of rooms, restocking and updating supplies.

+ Maintains thorough and complete record of each patient’s procedure according to established standard of care and documents in electronic medical record.

+ Knows the laws and their legal interpretation which influences the practice of nursing.

+ Makes sound judgments in referring situations beyond his/her ability and/or scope of function to the proper person.

+ Participates in the in-service education programs by: attending in-service education meetings, participating in the orientation and continuous on the mob training experience of nursing personnel, participating in OR department education programs, and evaluating own performance and striving to improve. Also precepts new students/nurses as needed.

+ Functions in the peri-operative nursing practice as both a FA, scrub and circulating nurse.

+ Maintains knowledgeable of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique related to the operative procedures in which the RN assists.

+ Uses proper procedure in the tissue handling, providing exposure in the operative field, use of instrumentation, suturing, and provision of hemostasis.

+ Responds to code situation within the department

+ Participates in hospital/community functions as needed.

+ Floats to other surgical service units as patient/census needs require. Reviews policies and procedures as they relate to nursing functions in Operating Room and recommends those changes.

+ Assists in any other tasks as directed by the specialty coordinator/charge nurse or manager.

**_*Terms: 24-month Full-time Employment Contract Required for Sign-On and Relocation_**

**Sign-on Eligibility:**

+ Applicable experience required.

+ Internal Candidates and Rehires within 12 months are not eligible.

**Relocation Eligibility:**

+ Must live 50 miles outside of campus address.

**The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:**

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Current Florida RN license required.

+ Documented completion of RNFA program (exception: CRNFA certified prior to 1998)

+ One to two years of general nursing experience in an acute care setting

**Preferred qualifications:**

+ Five years of nursing experience in the operating room.

+ CNOR, CRNFA preferred

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Nursing

**Organization:** AdventHealth DeLand

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 24032313

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.


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Registered Nurse First Assist RNFA

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Published on 09/12/2024

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