Registered Nurse - First Assist

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Address: 400 CELEBRATION PL City: CELEBRATION State: Florida Postal Code: 34747 Job Description: Performs all aspects of clinical patient care, including developing individualized care plans and assessing patient data. Provides first assistance intra-operatively under the direction of the surgeon, including tissue exposure, handling, cutting, cauterizing, and suturing. Adheres to RNFA intra-operative protocols, guidelines, and privileges, exercising critical thinking skills to maintain a safe peri-operative environment. Functions as a Patient Safety Advocate, ensuring patients' rights to privacy, safety, and confidentiality. Recognizes and efficiently reacts to emergency situations and abnormal diagnostic data. Actively participates in Cardiothoracic Service Line Performance Improvement projects and demonstrates knowledge of service line metrics. Adheres to the job description for Operating Room RN and Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards. Identifies and addresses the need for patient and family teaching on a planned or spontaneous basis. Maintains privileges in good standing through the Medical Staff Office. Evaluates patients' developmental levels and identifies increased physical and emotional dependency needs. Collaborates with the support system consistent with the age of the patient served. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements. • Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors that demonstrate accountability and responsibility for identifying and meeting the needs of peri-operative patients. • Peri-operative or post-operative care of cardiothoracic patients. • Ability to care for complex cardiothoracic surgical and advanced heart and lung disease patients. • Ability to articulate comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing theory and specialty nursing theory and practice for all age groups. • Computer knowledge and skills. Education: • Associate's of Nursing [Required] • Bachelor's of Nursing [Preferred] Field of Study: • Respiratory Work Experience: • 1+ experience in cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, or cardiac icu setting or cardiovascular operating room experience [Preferred] • 2+ circulating nurse experience [Required] • 2+ rnfa experience [Preferred] • 2+ surgical scrub experience [Required] • 4+ circulating nurse experience [Preferred] • Department specific advanced competencies [Preferred] Additional Information: • Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements Licenses and Certifications: • Registered Nurse (RN) [Required] • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) [Required] • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required] • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required] • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required] • Certified Registered Nurse First Assist (CRNFA) [Required] • Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - Pay Range: $37.39 - $69.54 This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care.Our Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is our commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 51 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.

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