RN First Assistant Operating Room Full Time

Registered nurse first assistant behaviors may vary depending on patient populations, practice environments, service provided, accessibility of human and fiscal resources, institutional policy, and state nursing regulations. Registered nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role.

Overview:

Perioperative nursing is a specialized area of practice. Registered nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role. First assisting behaviors are further refinements of perioperative nursing practice and are executed within the context of the nursing process. These behaviors include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA. Registered nurse first assistant behaviors may vary depending on patient populations, practice environments, service provided, accessibility of human and fiscal resources, institutional policy, and state nursing regulations.

Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• must have a BSN within 3 years of hire

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• Licensed to practice nursing in the State of Florida
• Certified in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR)
• BLS from the American Heart Association

Preferred Licensure/Certifications:

• Certification as an RNFA through CCI or other recognized RNFA Program.

Required Experience:

• 3-5 years Diversified perioperative experience