Registered Nurse First Assist

Ascension Saint Johns, FL 32259, US

JOB DESCRIPTION

Your future role at a glance

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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How you’ll make an impact in this role

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.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

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

Benefits that help you thrive

Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Apply Now Save job Bring your dedication to a collaborative surgical team where patient safety and healing guide every procedure. You will position patients, manage operative retraction and assist with wound closure to ensure exceptional care. Lead a dedicated surgical team where your leadership directly shapes clinical excellence and empowers nurses to deliver their best care. You will mentor nursing staff, streamline unit operations and remove operational roadblocks to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Join a collaborative care team dedicated to patient-centered excellence and evidence-based practice. You will coordinate multidisciplinary treatment plans and lead discharge processes to ensure safe, seamless patient transitions. Elevate your nursing practice alongside skilled specialists dedicated to clinical excellence in high-acuity surgical care. You will prepare operating suites, monitor patient status and directly assist physicians during specialized operations.

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