RN - Perio Services - Surgery (CNA)-Templeton-CA-15831-Pay Negotiable

Talented-Medical-Solutions; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented-Medical-Solutions in California seeks an experienced Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgery, assist the surgeon, coordinate patient care, and promote safety with the surgical team.

This role requires CA RN license, RNFA program, BLS, ACLS, CNOR, and a minimum of three years of scrub and circulating experience in an acute care OR; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (Required).
• Completion of an approved RNFA program (Required).
• Minimum three years scrub and circulating experience in an acute care OR (Required).
• Annual surgeon competency review (Required).
• Active RN license in the state of practice (Required).
• BLS certification (Required).
• ACLS certification (Required).
• CNOR certification (Required).
• Professional liability insurance (Required).
• PALS certification (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgeon during operative procedures within the RNFA scope.
• Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Monitor patient condition and intervene as needed.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Demonstrate proficiency in surgical assisting techniques (tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, wound closure).
• Review patient history and diagnostics to support safe surgical care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and discharge.
• Adhere to infection control, sterile technique, and safety standards.
• Participate in emergency perioperative management and staff education.
• Mentor and orient staff as needed.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and the care team.
• Support quality improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN education

RNFA program

Acute OR experience

Annual competency reviews

Job description

Job Summary: Provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA). Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Assists the operating surgeon during surgery, coordinates patient care, promotes patient safety, and collaborates with the surgical team to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.

Job Requirements

• Education and Work Experience:
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing: Required
  • Completion of an approved Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program: Required
  • Minimum three years of scrub and circulating experience in an acute care operating room: Required
  • Annual surgeon competency review: Required
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice: Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR): Required
  • Professional Liability Insurance: Required
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS): Preferred

Essential Functions

• Provides comprehensive nursing care throughout the perioperative process.
• Assists the surgeon during operative procedures within the RNFA scope of practice.
• Performs patient assessments and develops individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitors patient condition and recognizes changes requiring immediate intervention.
• Administers medications and treatments in accordance with established policies and standards.
• Demonstrates proficiency in surgical assisting techniques, including tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, wound closure, suturing, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Reviews patient history, diagnostic results, and clinical findings to support safe surgical care.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
• Educates patients and families regarding surgical procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Adheres to infection prevention, sterile technique, patient safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Participates in emergency response and perioperative patient management.
• Assists with orientation, education, and mentoring of staff.
• Collaborates effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Utilizes departmental resources efficiently while supporting quality improvement initiatives.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

• Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Participation in E-Verify is required. By applying, candidates acknowledge they have reviewed the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.