Registered Nurse FIRST Assist; RNFA- Operating ROOM Fulltime

Location

Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, Florida.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a specialized registered nurse whose practice is an extension of perioperative nursing and has acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and similar settings. The RNFA assists the surgeon with intraoperative procedures beyond the scope of practice for nurses without RNFA training. Utilization of the nursing process supports comprehensive pre‑operative patient care management, intra‑operative surgical first assisting, and postoperative patient care management.

Intraoperatively, the RNFA works interdependently with the surgeon, applying judgment and skill to assist in performing safe operations that yield optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA provides care for patients of all ages and offers leadership and direction to the perioperative team during the perioperative phase as needed. The RNFA does not function concurrently as the Scrub Nurse.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing and completion of an accredited RN First Assistant program that includes didactic and supervised clinical practice based on AORN’s core curriculum.
• 3–5 years of experience in perioperative nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of Florida, OR certification (CNOR) from AORN and C–RNFA certification (or eligibility to complete supervised hours and sit for the RNFA exam within 90 days).
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

• Tuition assistance and savings for continuing education.
• Loan forgiveness and student loan refinancing programs.
• In‑house Nurse Residency transition‑to‑practice orientation (20 CEUs).
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations.
• Health Stream online learning catalog with free CEU courses.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Pet insurance.
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