Seasonal Contract Registered Nurse First Assist

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region's leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

The Surgical First Assistant assists physicians in surgery and may perform specific significant surgical tasks under "professional supervision." The RNFA collaborates with the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal outcomes for the patient. The RNFA practices perioperative care and must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment.

The RNFA meets departmental standard for professional accountability.

1.Obtains at least 100 continuing education credits, 30 of which must be in the advanced category within a 6 year time-frame

2.Provides age-appropriate care, as evidenced by completion of age specific competency checklist

3.Demonstrates competency in technical skills by completion of applicable core and annual skills checklists and tests

4.Demonstrates competency in critical thinking skill as evidenced by performance in critical / emergency situations and application of Standards and Recommended Practices of Perioperative Nursing related to technical skill level

0700-1900 with on call

• Florida RN license

• Completion of RNFA technology program; Completion of an assisting course.

• One year experience as RNFA or current staff member obtaining RNFA. Training obtained under preceptor ship from surgeons; Documentation of a minimum of 150 surgical cases within the defined specialty area

• BLS, ACLS certifications required. Current credentialing as a certified first assistant.