Rn First Assistant Jobs in Alaska (NOW HIRING)

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an RN First Assist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Alaska Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

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 

Alaska Surgery Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position. 

Consider a fulfilling and secure career with Surgery Ventures, in partnership with HCA Healthcare. Our team of over 3,400 physicians manages more than 150 surgery centers across 16 states in the United States. As a dedicated unit within HCA Healthcare, we prioritize providing safe, efficient, and premium surgical services. With over 30 years of pioneering experience in the industry, our physician partners offer exceptional outpatient care to over 800,000 patients in communities across our network. We do so with the backing of the clinical, operational, and financial expertise of a Fortune 100 healthcare leader. At Surgery Ventures, we are committed to supporting your career growth and advancement at every stage.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our RN First Assist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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