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UF Health

RN First Assistant | Operating Room | Full Time. Job in Green Cove Springs Gr8Jobs

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What they do

A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.

$33,770 / year median in Florida

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

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