Registered Nurse First Assist

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.

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