Providence Health & Services

RN First Assistant

Providence Health & Services$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • Graduation from an RNFA program required within 1 year of hire
  • Washington Registered Nurse License upon hire
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire
  • ACLS certification from American Heart Association upon hire
  • PALS certification from American Heart Association upon hire
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) upon hire
  • 3 years of perioperative nursing experience, including scrubbing and circulating.

Responsibilities

  • Assist surgeon in intraoperative procedures as a first assistant
  • Coordinate scheduling and education of clinical staff
  • Ensure availability and maintenance of surgical instruments and equipment
  • Participate in research efforts related to surgical outcomes
  • Work collaboratively with the surgical team under direct supervision
  • Apply focused knowledge and judgment for patient safety during operations
  • Oversee all aspects of surgical procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires
  • Comprehensive health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off, including parental leave and holidays
  • Voluntary benefits and well-being resources
Full Job Description
Job Description

Hiring Bonus: $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible rehires and external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Shift Details: Full-time, Day shift, 40 hours a week

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a registered nurse with specialized education. The development of specific technical skills enables the RNFA to assist the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for registered nurses without RNFA education and training. This RNFA role is responsible for first assisting on surgical procedures and coordinating all aspects of such. This includes coordinating scheduling, education of clinical staff, ensuring availability and care of instruments and equipment, and participating in research efforts. The RNFA is directly supervised by the surgeon and performs functions specifically identified and consistent with training received. The RNFA functions interdependently, and collaboratively, with the surgeon and applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.

Required Qualifications:
  • Associate's Degree in Nursing
  • Coursework/Training: Graduation from a recognized RNFA program is required within 1 year of starting in position. Must be enrolled in an eligible program upon hire into role
  • Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License
  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
  • Upon hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
  • Upon hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
  • Upon hire: Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
  • 3 years experience and expertise in perioperative nursing including scrubbing and circulating.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
  • RNFA experience.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Inland Northwest since 1886 when Mother Joseph and the Sisters of Providence founded Sacred Heart Medical Center. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In eastern Washington, Providence provides care throughout Spokane, Stevens and Walla Walla counties.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

About Providence Health & Services

Providence Health & Services is a not-for-profit Catholic health care system operating multiple hospitals across five states in the Western United States. The system was founded in 1856 by the Sisters of Providence. Providence Health & Services is the largest health care provider in Washington state, employing more than 35,000 people across its hospitals, clinics, and other facilities. The system is known for its focus on community health and wellness, and has been recognized for its commitment to quality care and patient safety. Providence Health & Services is also a leader in medical research and education, with a number of partnerships with universities and other institutions.
Learn more about Providence Health & Services
Size
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Founded
1859

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