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Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center is now hiring a Certified Surgical Assistant or a RN First Assistant!
~Full Time~
Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for qualified candidates!
Job Description:
Certified Surgical Assistant: The Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA/CSFA) works as a 1st or 2nd assistant to the surgeon and under the direction and supervision of that surgeon may perform specific significant surgical tasks.
Qualification & Certification:
Required:
Graduate of CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited Surgical Assistant Program required.
Graduate of medical school (foreign or domestic) may be substituted for education if currently certified or Credentialed as a Surgical Assistant or Surgical First Assistant issued by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, or the National Commission for Certification of Surgical Assistants or their successors in lieu of CAAHEP Surgical Assistant Program.
All current Virginia SAs and applicants must be certified and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine
All current Virginia SAs and applicants must be certified and licensed through the Virginia Board of Medicine
RN First Assistant: The RNFA is a perioperative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and health care 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 nurse
Associates Degree in Nursing. Bachelors of Nursing preferred. Previous experience preferred.
Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Virginian. 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.
New Hire Education Requirement: All Registered Nurses who do not have their BSN will be required to sign a BSN Agreement committing to successfully obtain their BSN within 5 years of hire.
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center offers the latest healthcare technologies, serving the region with the life-saving capabilities of an ultra-modern medical center.
Benefits:
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more. PLUS, Sentara just added MORE benefits that support the needs of you and your family. Ask about our Student Debt Program, our additional floating holiday that was added, or our new resources that will help strengthen your financial outlook. We are confident that you will find our new, enhanced benefit package will exceed your expectations!
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