Registered OR Nurse First Assist - RNFA

Company: Trident Medical Center
Location: Charleston
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Description IntroductionDo you have the career opportunities as a Registered OR Nurse First Assist - RNFA you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Trident Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.BenefitsSign on Bonus offered plus relocation if applicable! -Trident Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Registered OR Nurse First Assist - RNFA, where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!Job Summary and QualificationsPosition Summary:The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon and the health care team in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The first assistant practices under direct supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase. The first assistance must have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and judgment specific to their level of clinical practice and does not function concurrently as a scrub nurse.May also perform duties of RN Circulator:The perioperative nurse is a registered nurse who plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care to patients whose protective reflexes or self-care abilities are potentially compromised during surgical or other invasive procedures. The perioperative nurse plans and implements nursing care to address the physical, psychological, and spiritual responses of the patient having a surgical or invasive procedure.May also perform in the Surgical Technician role.Performs scrub duties and related procedures such as surgical room set-up. Assists in the maintenance of supplies. Provides assistance in emergency procedures as well as elective and scheduled cases. Assists in preparation, transportation and supervision of patients. Job may include direct supervision of students at the discretion of the area supervisor. Employee must have the same licensure or have completed the same training to satisfy the requirements of the discipline of the student. Direct supervision means the primary caregiver is readily available to the student throughout the shift.What qualifications you will need:Licensure/Certification/Registration: - Current unencumbered South Carolina or Multistate Compact Registered Nurse License - BLS - Healthcare provider on hire (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) - Certificate of Completion of RNFA program
  - After 2 years of practice, RNFA Certification is required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.- Recent experience in Perioperative Nursing required - Performs in accordance with delineated job responsibilities and satisfactorily completes a yearly evaluation based on these responsibilities

  - Must possess the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively meet the needs of the patient/internal & external customer. Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency. - -We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. -Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered OR Nurse First Assist - RNFA opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. 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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