Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) AdventHealth Zephyrhills

Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Up to $35K Sign On Bonus
• Relocation Benefits
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Insurance*
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program*
• Team Based Nursing Model*
• Reimbursement for the NCLEX*

*Nursing or Business Unit specific benefits and perks

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:  Full Time, Day Shift plus call

The community you’ll be caring for:

• Zephyrhills/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award
• One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group
• Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades
• First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission

The role you’ll contribute:

The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) is accountable for coordinating the efforts of the multidisciplinary treatment team for the patients under his/her care.  The RNFA is accountable for administering, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the nursing process in the provision of care; and will strive to maintain and improve patient outcomes. 

S/he is accountable for working within the parameters of the Florida Nurse Practice Act, regulatory standards, established policies, protocols and procedures; and utilizes other pertinent references as guidelines for clinical practice.  S/he critically evaluates evidence for application to clinical practice in his / her area of practice.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate patient care needs for the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Performs initial nursing assessments. Documents findings within identified time frames and activates initial plan of care.
• Documents patients’ progress in the medical record on a regular basis including assessment and management plans.
• Safely administers medications to patients according to hospital policy and procedures. Conducts second nurse verifications. Reconciles medication on admission and transfer.
• Reports actual or potential medication variances as well as other patient safety issues utilizing risk master and communication chain of command.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

What You Will Need:

• Computer knowledge and skills
• Minimum of one year experience as in RNFA preferred
• Cerner medical record experienced preferred.
• Certification as RNFA preferred
• ADN, Diploma and/or BSN
• RNFA Graduate
• 4CE’s of Stroke Education
• 2–4 years relevant clinical nurse experience preferred
• Current Florida state Registered Nurse licensure
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification