RN First Assistant

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.  

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Family Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

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.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.