Registered Nurse First Assistant; RNFA;
Listed on 2026-01-04
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Surgical Assistant
Overview
At Bay Care, 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.
Bay Care offers a competitive total reward package including:
- Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401k match and additional yearly contribution
- Yearly performance appraisals and team award bonus
- Community discounts
- AND the chance to be a part of an amazing team and a great place to work!
- Location: St. Joseph s Hospital, 3001 W Doctor Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
- Status: Fulltime
- Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
- On Call: Yes
- Always in person
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) responsibilities include:
- The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is proficient in the care of a patient population utilizing effective managerial skills.
- Acts as a professional role model for other members of the nursing team. This position is responsible for developing self and team members and sharing organizational information
- Position requires Trocar insertion under direct surgeon supervision and requires injection of local anesthetic under surgeon supervision
- Competency - Must complete assigned competencies and obtain 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.
For this position, we strongly prefer a minimum of 3 years RN experience in the Operating Room. CNOR required. Registered Nurse First Assist Technical Program completion or degree required.
Specific Skills- Clinical skills appropriate to position
- Interpersonal skills
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- RN (Registered Nurse)
- Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) certification
- Associate s Nursing or Nursing Diploma
- Bachelor s Nursing (Preferred)
- Technical Diploma - Registered Nurse First Assistant
- Required experience includes 3 years acute care RN Operating Room experience
Facility: Bay Care Health System, Surgery-SJH
Location: St Josephs Main and Childrens
Status: Full Time, Exempt:
No
Shift
Hours:
6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Shift: Shift 1
Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies
Weekend Work: Occasional
On Call: Yes
How often will this team member be working remotely? Never
Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled
PositionRegistered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) (Days)
Location Tampa:
St Josephs | Nursing | Full Time
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