Registered Nurse First Assist Cardiovascular OR AdventHealth Tampa

Location Address: 3100 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa, Florida 33613

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Sign On Bonus and Relocation Incentives
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

Schedule:  Full Time Shift: Day Shift plus call. 

The community you’ll be caring for:

• AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
• Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery
• Brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower
• Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) initiates appropriate behaviors unique to first assisting, under direct supervision of the surgeon. Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy and physiology and operative technique relating to operative procedures, while maintaining a sterile environment. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Performs specialized nursing care in all phases of the peri-operative role within the Cardiovascular Surgical Area

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Communicates with courtesy when interacting with internal or external customers – in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and develops positive working relationships with other departments.
• Participates in hourly rounding for outcomes using the AIDET technique.
• Incorporates Caring Model behaviors and culturally competent care into daily practice.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment standards and values.
• Adheres to organizational standards for dress and professional appearance.
• Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork in managing patient flow-i.e. promotes timely patient placement by following hospital policy for patient admission, discharge and transfer.
• Participates in peer interviewing and peer review process.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost and impact on practice in the delivery of nursing services.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Demonstrates ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively in order to carry out job requirements.
• Cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors that demonstrate accountability and responsibility for identifying and meeting the needs of peri-operative patients.
• Graduate of a school of Nursing.
• Graduate of RN First Assist Program.
• Two years’ Cardiovascular Surgical Scrub experience.
• Two years’ Cardiovascular Surgical nurse experience.
• Cardiovascular Knowledge.
• Current Florida State licensure as RN.
• ACLS Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• CNOR Certification (through the AORN—Association of Operating Room Nurses)
• Privileges in good standing through AH medical staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Articulates comprehensive knowledge of advanced nursing theory and specialty nursing theory and practice for all age groups.
• Computer knowledge and skills.
• Two years’ RNFA experience.
• Four years’ Surgical nurse experience.
• CRNFA - Certification through officially recognized program.
• Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).