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Mission Hospital

RN First Asst

Hudson, FL · On-site

Submit your application for RN First Asst position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient. Benefits HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the ...

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What are common challenges faced by an afternoon RN first assist, and how can they be managed?

As an Afternoon RN First Assist, you may encounter challenges such as adjusting to variable surgical schedules, managing post-operative patient care during shift transitions, and ensuring clear communication between surgical teams and evening staff. Effective time management and strong collaboration skills are essential to provide continuity of care and address any complications that arise late in the day. Proactively communicating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff helps streamline workflows and maintain patient safety, even as the hospital environment becomes quieter in the afternoon and evening hours.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an afternoon RN first assist?

To excel as an Afternoon RN First Assist, you need a registered nursing license, perioperative experience, and completion of a First Assistant certification program such as CNOR or CRNFA. Familiarity with surgical instruments, sterile techniques, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure safe and efficient surgical procedures, optimal patient outcomes, and seamless collaboration with surgical teams.

What is the difference between Afternoon Rn First Assist vs Afternoon Surgical Tech?

AspectAfternoon Rn First AssistAfternoon Surgical Tech
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, First Assist certificationSurgical Technologist certification (CST), OR experience
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, assisting surgeons during proceduresOperating rooms, preparing instruments and assisting surgical team
Employer & IndustryHospitals, surgical centers, healthcare providersHospitals, outpatient surgical centers, clinics

Afternoon Rn First Assist and Afternoon Surgical Tech roles both work in surgical environments, but the RN First Assist provides direct surgical assistance with patient care and has RN licensure, while Surgical Techs focus on preparing instruments and supporting the surgical team. The RN First Assist typically requires advanced certifications and licenses, whereas Surgical Techs need specialized training and certification. Both roles are essential in supporting surgical procedures in healthcare settings.

What is an afternoon RN first assist?

Afternoon RN First Assistants are registered nurses who work primarily in the afternoon and assist surgeons during surgical procedures. They are specially trained to provide intraoperative care, including tasks such as suturing, controlling bleeding, and handling surgical instruments. Their role is critical for ensuring patient safety and supporting the surgical team, especially during afternoon or later shifts. These nurses generally hold additional certifications in perioperative nursing and first assist duties.
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RN First Assist RNFA - Surgery Center

TOSC Spine and Joint

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

***Offering competitive pay and $5000.00 Sign on Bonus***

As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Join us!  

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Registered Nurse First Assist demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning for the care of the patient. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing, and provision of nursing care to patients in accordance with the N.H. Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, and both clinical and administrative policies. The Registered Nurse functions in the role of Registered Nurse First Assistant after meeting credentialing criteria and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative role. The RNFA does not function concurrently as a scrub/circulator during the RNFA component of surgical patient care. The RNFA also functions when not first assisting in the RN perioperative role.

What you will do in this role:

You must possess In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures, including da Vinci Robot (SI), orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery

You will assess patient’s condition and monitor vitals, providing general nursing care before and after surgery

You will ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment

You will keep the operating room sterilized

You will pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation

In this role, you will review charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure

Communicate effectively with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications you will need:

Minimum 2 year experience diversified perioperative nursing experience; both scrubbing and circulating; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), or Registered Nurse, or Certified First Assistant, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

CNOR Preferred

Benefits

TOSC Spine and Joint, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN First Assist RNFA - Surgery Center opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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