RN First Assist RNFA - Surgery Center
Mission Hospital
Tallahassee, FL 32308, USA
6/5/2026
Registered Nurse (RN)
Full time
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Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse First Assist demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning for the care of the patient. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing, and provision of nursing care to patients in accordance with the N.H. Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, and both clinical and administrative policies. The Registered Nurse functions in the role of Registered Nurse First Assistant after meeting credentialing criteria and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative role. The RNFA does not function concurrently as a scrub/circulator during the RNFA component of surgical patient care. The RNFA also functions when not first assisting in the RN perioperative role.
What you will do in this role:
You must possess In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures, including da Vinci Robot (SI), orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery
You will assess patient's condition and monitor vitals, providing general nursing care before and after surgery
You will ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment
You will keep the operating room sterilized
You will pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
In this role, you will review charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
Communicate effectively with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care
Qualifications you will need:
Minimum 2 year experience diversified perioperative nursing experience; both scrubbing and circulating; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), or Registered Nurse, or Certified First Assistant, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
CNOR Preferred
Benefits
TOSC Spine and Joint, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN First Assist RNFA - Surgery Center opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse First Assist demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning for the care of the patient. The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the planning, directing, and provision of nursing care to patients in accordance with the N.H. Nurse Practice Act, recognized nursing techniques, and both clinical and administrative policies. The Registered Nurse functions in the role of Registered Nurse First Assistant after meeting credentialing criteria and carries out functions that will assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon during the first assisting phase of the intraoperative role. The RNFA does not function concurrently as a scrub/circulator during the RNFA component of surgical patient care. The RNFA also functions when not first assisting in the RN perioperative role.
What you will do in this role:
You must possess In-depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures, including da Vinci Robot (SI), orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery
You will assess patient's condition and monitor vitals, providing general nursing care before and after surgery
You will ensure that the Operating Room is prepared with all necessary supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment
You will keep the operating room sterilized
You will pass medical instruments to the surgeons during operation
In this role, you will review charts for completeness, in accordance with documentation protocols prior to and after the surgical procedure
Communicate effectively with patients, teammates, and physicians to ensure continuity of care
Qualifications you will need:
Minimum 2 year experience diversified perioperative nursing experience; both scrubbing and circulating; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Supt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), or Registered Nurse, or Certified First Assistant, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree
CNOR Preferred
Benefits
TOSC Spine and Joint, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our RN First Assist RNFA - Surgery Center opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.