Perioperative RN First Assistant (RNFA) — Lead OR Care

TEEMA Solutions Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group seeks an experienced RNFA to organize and facilitate patient care in the Operating Room at our Bakersfield, CA facility. The role involves coordinating care between surgeon, anesthesiologist and staff, and serving as a first assistant for procedures granted privileges.

The candidate must have RNFA training, CA RN licensure, and CNOR; CPR/BLS is required, with ACLS recommended. Prior perioperative experience is preferred; AORN membership is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards.
• Two years' perioperative nursing experience: Preferred
• RN license in the state of practice: Required
• CRNFA certification in the state of practice: Preferred
• CPR certification or BLS certification required
• CNOR certification: Required
• PEARS/PALS certification: Preferred
• AORN membership: Preferred
• BLS certification: Required or AH policy compliant

Responsibilities

• Performs circulating and scrubbing duties.
• Verbalizes surgical site/side before induction of anesthesia.
• Counts sponges, needles, sharps and instruments per policy.
• Handles and dissects tissues with the surgeon.
• Clamps blood vessels and assists with vessel ligation.
• Sutures muscle, fascia, subcutaneous and skin.
• Places drains when indicated.
• Assists with cannulation and decannulation as needed.
• Assists with patient transfer, positioning and draping.
• Maintains aseptic technique and corrects breaks.
• Interprets patient data to guide procedures.
• Mentors and leads staff; supports cost-effective practice.
• Documents nursing diagnoses, plan of care, interventions and response.
• Adheres to hospital vaccination and policy requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

RNFA program

Perioperative nursing

CA RN license

CRNFA certification

BLS certification

CNOR certification

ACLS/ARC-ALS

AORN membership

Education

RN with perioperative training

Job description

TEEMA Solutions Group seeks an experienced RNFA to organize and facilitate patient care in the Operating Room at our Bakersfield, CA facility. The role involves coordinating care between surgeon, anesthesiologist and staff, and serving as a first assistant for procedures granted privileges.

The candidate must have RNFA training, CA RN licensure, and CNOR; CPR/BLS is required, with ACLS recommended. Prior perioperative experience is preferred; AORN membership is a plus.