RN First Assistant (RNFA) - Surgical Team Leader

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

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgical teams in the operating room. The RNFA will assist the surgeon during procedures and must hold CNOR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with licensure in the practicing state.

The role requires completing the credentialing process through Medical Staff and typically involves three years of prior OR nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and RNFA course completion.
• Current RN license in state of practice; CNOR, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• Credentialing process through Medical Staff prior to acceptance; three years OR RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the first assistant role as RNFA during procedures.
• Operate only as RNFA in the surgical setting as defined by privileges.
• Participate in credentialing steps through Medical Staff/credentialing process.

Skills

Surgical assistance

RNFA

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RNFA course

CNOR

BLS

ACLS

PALS

RN licensure

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgical teams in the operating room. The RNFA will assist the surgeon during procedures and must hold CNOR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, with licensure in the practicing state.

The role requires completing the credentialing process through Medical Staff and typically involves three years of prior OR nursing experience.