Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) –Tampa, FL

**Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) –Tampa, FL** ====================================================== A leading healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join its surgical services team. This full\-time position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional perioperative care in a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and professional growth. **Responsibilities** -------------------- * Provide direct perioperative nursing care to surgical patients using the nursing process and established clinical standards * Assist surgeons during operative procedures while functioning within the RNFA scope of practice * Perform trocar insertion and administer local anesthetic injections under direct surgeon supervision * Coordinate and support patient care activities throughout the surgical experience * Serve as a professional role model and clinical resource for members of the surgical team * Promote evidence\-based practices and maintain high standards of patient safety and quality care * Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes * Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation * Demonstrate professional accountability and participate in ongoing professional development activities * Complete required competencies and physician sign\-offs within designated timeframes **Qualifications** ------------------ * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing * Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification * Current Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR) certification required * Completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) technical program or degree required * Certified RNFA credential preferred * Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred * Minimum of three years of acute care Oper