RN First Assistant - OR Surgeon Support Expert

Adventist Health

Arroyo Grande (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a qualified RNFA to assist surgeons in the operating room. The RNFA will perform duties defined by privileges and credentialing, acting as the first assistant during procedures and working under direct supervision for intraoperative tasks.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Nursing with an RNFA course, CNOR certification, and at least three years as an OR RN, plus current state license and BLS/ACLS/PALS. Credentialing will commence upon acceptance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with RNFA course completed.
Three years of experience as an OR RN required.
Current RN license in state of practice with BLS, ACLS, CNOR and PALS certifications.
Credentialing to begin through Medical Staff upon acceptance.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon in the first assistant role during procedures.
Act only as the RNFA, not as a scrub or circulating RN, during surgery.
Provide intraoperative wound exposure and hemostasis under supervision.
Care for and dress the surgical wound intraoperatively under supervision.
Manipulate tissue intraoperatively under supervision.
Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures.
Access facility information systems as needed for patient care and responsibilities.
Uphold patient safety, life safety, and environment of care policies.