
Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital · St. Petersburg, FL
- On site
- Full-time
- $75,000 / year
- St. Petersburg, FL
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Job highlights
- Assist surgeons in operative procedures.
- Provide high-quality surgical patient care.
- Maintain patient records and administer medications.
- Requires RN license and First Assistant certification.
- Two years of recent experience needed.
About the role
Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant
Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.
Job Summary And Qualifications
We are seeking an Operating Room First Assistant Registered Nurse. You will provide clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care in a surgical environment. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.
What you will do in this role:
- Assess, plan, intervene and evaluate the care of intra-operative patients.
- Assist surgeons in operative procedures patients.
- Maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results.
- Administer medications in accordance with physician orders.
Requirements:
- Must be licensed as a Florida Registered Nurse or ARNP in accordance with state regulations or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 60 days of hire.
- Graduate of an accredited by CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) and the State of Florida Surgical Assistant Program, or Medical School Graduate, or Allied Health professional having completed 2250 hours surgical rotation.
- Current Certified First Assistant (CFA) having completed 350 cases.
- Two years of experience within the last four years.
- Current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
- Current Certification as First Assistant (CFA) required.
- Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.
Benefits
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital, 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
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital:
HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital is a 215 bed acute care hospital. We are Joint Commission accredited. We provide emergency, diagnostic, medical and surgical services. We have women’s services that include labor and delivery, post-partum and nursery. We are an accredited advanced primary stroke center and chest pain center. We are a certified atrial fibrillation center and an accredited community cancer center. We are the women’s choice award for best emergency care for the 4th year in a row. We are a blue distinction center+ for maternity care and are accredited as a breast center with digital imaging and computer aided detection. We are a GYN robotic surgery training epicenter. We have a pelvic pain and incontinence center and an orthopedic center for join replacement and spine surgery. We are located in Pinellas County. St. Petersburg is growing and offers nightlife and outdoor activities. Our hospital has ranked as a top work place by the Tampa Bay Times. We hope you’ll consider our careers at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."
Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive
HCA Healthcare
Key skills/competency
- Registered Nurse
- Operating Room
- First Assistant
- Surgical Procedures
- Patient Care
- Clinical Expertise
- BLS Certification
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Record Maintenance
Skills & topics
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- Operating Room Nurse
- First Assistant
- Surgical Nurse
- Patient Care
- Clinical Expertise
- BLS
- Critical Thinking
- HCA Healthcare
- Florida Nurse
- Surgical Assistant Program
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your RN and First Assistant experience.
- Showcase certifications: Emphasize BLS and Certified First Assistant credentials.
- Address requirements: Detail your surgical rotation hours and case experience.
- Highlight skills: Mention critical thinking and patient care expertise.
- Apply online: Submit your application through the HCA Healthcare careers portal.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the essential qualifications for the Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant role at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital?
- To be considered for the Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant position, you must hold a Florida Registered Nurse license or appropriate compact license. Additionally, you need to be a graduate of an accredited Surgical Assistant Program or a Medical School graduate with specific surgical rotation experience. A current Certified First Assistant (CFA) credential with at least 350 cases completed, and two years of relevant experience within the last four years are also mandatory. Current BLS certification is required.
- Does HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital offer benefits for this Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant position?
- Yes, HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital offers a comprehensive total rewards package. This includes medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health benefits, along with wellbeing support, time away from work programs, retirement savings plans with a 401(k) match, and educational assistance like tuition and student loan support.
- What kind of professional development opportunities are available for a Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital?
- The hospital provides clear pathways for career advancement, including mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, support for professional certification, and educational assistance such as tuition and student loan support, and dependent scholarships. They also have a nationwide transfer policy to facilitate growth.
- What is the patient care environment like for a Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital?
- The role involves providing clinical expertise in a surgical environment, focusing on high-quality, efficient patient care. You'll be part of an amazing team that works hard to support each other, and the hospital is recognized for its commitment to patient care, being named a top workplace and having numerous accreditations for specialized services.
- What are the required certifications for the Registered Nurse RN OR First Assistant job at HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital?
- The essential certifications for this role are a current Florida Registered Nurse license (or compact license with active FL RN within 60 days), a current Certified First Assistant (CFA) credential, and a current American Heart Association BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
