Job Description

At BayCare, 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.

**BayCare 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!

**Position Details:**

+ **Location:** St. Anthony's Hospital, 1200 7th Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
+ **Status:** Fulltime
+ **Shift:** 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM
+ **On Call:** Yes
+ Always in person

Summary:

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

Certifications and Licensures:

+ BLS (Basic Life Support)
+ RN (Registered Nurse)
+ Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) certification

Education:

+ Associate's Nursing or Nursing Diploma
+ Bachelor's Nursing (preferred)
+ Technical Diploma - Registered Nurse First Assistant
+ Certified RNFA (preferred)

**Experience** :

+ Required experience includes 3 years acute care RN Operating Room experience

**Facility:**
BayCare Health System, Surgery-SAH

**Location:** **St Anthonys**

**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

**Position** RN First Assistant (RNFA) (Days)

**Location** St Petersburg:St Anthonys | Nursing | Full Time

**Req ID** 129407

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