RN First Assistant SW

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 62,749 - 108,885; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant in Bakersfield, California. The RNFA collaborates with surgeons to provide optimal patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring effective and personalized care throughout the perioperative phases. This role demands experience in Operating Room practices and a commitment to participate during emergencies.

Applicants must possess a valid RN license in California, ACLS, BLS, and CNOR certifications, along with 5 years of OR experience. A Bachelor's of Science degree is also required. Competitive pay ranging between $45.55 - $79.04 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse in California.
• 5+ years of Operating Room experience required.
• Experience with total hip, knee, peripheral vascular and spine surgery or C-sections OR Neuro/spine experience is needed.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the surgeon and health care team.
• Provide patient care by circulating or scrubbing surgical procedures when necessary.
• Plan and implement patient care and education during perioperative phases.

Skills

Registered Nurse Certification

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

Operating Room experience

Education

Bachelor's of Science

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse First Assistant is a perioperative nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. During the assisting phase and until conclusion of the operative procedure the RNFA is under the direction of the Surgeon. As needed, the RNFA may provide patient care by circulating or scrubbing surgical procedures. During surgical procedures the RNFA does not function concurrently as a Scrub Nurse. The RNFA provides personalized patient care for the preoperative and postoperative phases by using the perioperative nursing process to plan and implement patient care and education. Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violation of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization's standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse: CA (RN:CA)
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
• Bachelor's of Science
• Minimum of 5 years of Operating Room experience
• One year experience with total hip, knee, peripheral vascular and spine surgery or C‑sections OR Neuro/spine experience

Pay Range

$45.55 - $79.04 /hour