Nurse (First Assist)

The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) demonstrates leadership and organizes the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning. They apply advanced clinical knowledge and judgement to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes. The RNFA functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to their assigned roles and responsibilities.

Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accredit