RN First Assistant - Perioperative Leader in the OR

Adventist Health; Acampo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health in California seeks an experienced Operating Room Nurse to organize and facilitate patient care in the OR, coordinating with surgeon, anesthesiologist and room staff. The role includes first-assist duties during surgical procedures and collaboration on preoperative planning.

Required are CA RN licensure and CNOR; RNFA certification is preferred. Regular duties include maintaining aseptic technique, instrument counts, and patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in the state of practice (CA) is required.
• CNOR certification required; RNFA certification preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required per AH policy.
• PALS certification preferred; AORN membership preferred.
• CNOR, RNFA credentials must be maintained as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulating and scrubbing duties in the OR.
• Verifies surgical site before anesthesia induction.
• Maintains sterility and aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Assists with cannulation, positioning, prepping and draping the patient.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure in CA

RN First Assistant (RNFA) certification

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

CPR/BLS certification

PALS certification

AORN membership

Job description

Adventist Health in California seeks an experienced Operating Room Nurse to organize and facilitate patient care in the OR, coordinating with surgeon, anesthesiologist and room staff. The role includes first-assist duties during surgical procedures and collaboration on preoperative planning.

Required are CA RN licensure and CNOR; RNFA certification is preferred. Regular duties include maintaining aseptic technique, instrument counts, and patient safety throughout perioperative care.