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Norfolk, VAOverview
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Rotating (United States of America)Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is currently hiring a Registered Nurse,First Assist for the General Surgery/OR Unit
This is afull-timeposition with rotating, day-shift hours
The position is located in Norfolk, VA
Generous Sign-on Bonuses are available for qualified candidates!
As aRegistered Nurse, First Assistwith Sentara, you can excel in your career. There are many different specialties where you can perform and grow your nursing skills in areas of interest to you. If you desire, there are promotional opportunities for leadership or to advance your level of care in a variety of settings. This position's primary duties include assessing/admitting patients, rounding checks, giving medications, talking with family members, and being responsible for the overall care of your patients. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients.
Requirements: RNFA Certification
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
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Job Summary
The RNFA is a perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA must have acquired the necessary knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA clinical practice. Intraoperatively, the RNFA practices at the direction of the surgeon and does not concurrently function as a scrub nurseAssociate Degree in Nursing. Bachelors of Nursing preferred. Previous experience preferred.
Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Virginia. Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant required. If not Certified RNFA at time of hire, must obtain certification within 18 months of hire.
BLS; ACLS within 1 year.
Qualifications:
ALD - Associate's Level Degree: Nursing (Required)Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI, Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Certification - Other/National, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - North Carolina, Registered Nurse (RN) Single State - Nursing License - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP), Registered Nurse License (RN) - Nursing License - Compact/Multi-State LicenseSkills
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