RNFA

CommonSpirit Health; Arroyo Grande (CA); On-site; USD 74,390 - 111,585; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, CA is seeking an RN First Assistant (RNFA) to lead perioperative teams across ORs and PACU bays, aligning frontline care with organizational goals and patient experience.

In this role you will mentor nurses, document intra‑operative care, assist with positioning and draping, and advocate for staff to drive safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• 2 years Perioperative Practice.
• Registered Nurse: CA RN License.
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS, within 30 Days.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS, within 90 Days.

Responsibilities

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as‑needed basis or as determined by management.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality.
• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Completes all required intra‑operative documentation, i.e., operative record, charge sheets, implant records, pathology slips, etc., per policy and procedure. Documents any unusual occurrence on an incident trending report.
• Assists with application to tourniquet.
• Assist with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently.

Skills

Perioperative practice

RN license CA

CPR BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RNFA, you will champion excellence across multiple ORs and PACU bays, bridging frontline care with strategic leadership to redefine surgical outcomes. Every day, you will inspire and empower our perioperative nursing team, translating organizational goals into action that elevates patient experience, strengthens community engagement, and ensures world‑class care. You'll fiercely advocate for your staff, channeling their insights into innovation and growth. To thrive in this pivotal role, you will embody confident leadership, master tough conversations with grace, and shine as an educator at heart. Your exceptional communication will transform every interaction into a powerful opportunity to elevate understanding and propel our services to new heights.

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as‑needed basis or as determined by management.
• Maintains good attendance and punctuality.
• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.
• Completes all required intra‑operative documentation, i.e., operative record, charge sheets, implant records, pathology slips, etc., per policy and procedure. Documents any unusual occurrence on an incident trending report.
• Assists with application to tourniquet.
• Assist with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• 2 years Perioperative Practice
• Registered Nurse: CA RN License
• Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, within 30 Days
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS, within 30 Days
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS, within 90 Days

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing
• Certified Nurse Operating Room - CNOR

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1961, Dignity Health - Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a 65‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Arroyo Grande, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including, emergency care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Arroyo Grande Community Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center, and has the only inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Center between Salinas and Santa Barbara.

Pay Range

$54.15 - $80.81 /hour