Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Overview

At Tenet, your nursing skills can make a pivotal difference for the patients we treat and the communities we serve. You'll work in an enriching, rewarding environment where you'll have the resources to surpass your patients' needs. For our part, we'll give you ample tools and support – like competitive benefits, personalized mentorship, enhanced flexibility, and more – so you can take your health career where you always knew you could.

Success Profile

• Innovative
• Advocate
• Collaborative
• Person-Centered
• Resourceful
• Critical Thinker

Job Description

Overview

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

POSITION SUMMARY

Registered nurses practicing as first assistants in surgery are functioning in an expanded perioperative nursing role. First assisting behaviors include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA. Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing and completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum Experience

1 year assisting experience.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

3 years of circulating experience.

Required Certifications/Licenses

• Possession of current Texas State License for Registered Nurse.
• CNOR certified.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• N/A

Required Courses/Completions

• Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role.

Organization Description

Careers at Tenet

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Our Tenet Testimonials

My co-workers are awesome here. I feel like I'm in a really supportive environment and can rely on the people I work with.

Leila C., Registered Nurse

Our Competitive Benefits

• Learning and Education

  Our online learning platform provides access to thousands of free courses to help you further your education – on your schedule.

• Graduate Medical Education Programs

  We offer more than 100 residencies and fellowships within our GME programs, where you can gain more experience on treating the full range of diseases within your specialty.

• Ledigance and Executive Development

  Wherever you are in your career, our development programs are designed to take your professional growth to the next level.

• Coaching and Mentorship

  You’ll have open dialogues between your supervisors and team members to continue developing your skills and leave a large impact on care.

• Military and Veterans Support

  Through our skill and experience equivalency mapping, we can help you translate your skills learned in the military toward a successful civilian career. Learn more here.

• Healthcare Scholarships

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