Registered Nurse First Assist

• Location: St. Johns, FL
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County Hospital
• Department: Operating Room
• Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

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• Position surgical patients to ensure optimal exposure for the care team while safeguarding patient comfort, stability and skin integrity throughout the procedure.
• Maintain an unobstructed view of the operative field through skilled retraction, suctioning and tissue handling to support seamless surgeon workflow.
• Control bleeding promptly using proven temporary and permanent hemostasis techniques to protect patient stability and surgical outcomes.
• Close body planes, secure surgical drains and apply sterile dressings carefully to promote optimal healing and minimize post-operative infection risks.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Certified Registered Nurse specializing in Operating Room credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences:

• 1 year of RNFA experience