RNFA

Adventist Health; Los Osos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista is seeking a qualified RN First Assistant (RNFA) to assist surgeons in the operating room. The RNFA will work under the surgeon's guidance, supporting exposure, hemostasis, and wound management, while adhering to aseptic technique.

Minimum requirements include an Associate Degree in Nursing and completion of an RNFA course, plus three years of OR RN experience. Credentialing through Medical Staff is required upon acceptance.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is required.
• RNFA course completion is required.
• Three years of RN experience in the Operating Room is required.
• Start credentialing through Medical Staff upon acceptance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon in the first assistant role during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and wound exposure under surgeon supervision.
• Provide intraoperative hemostasis and wound care as directed.
• Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials in the OR.
• Document procedures and ensure patient safety throughout the operation.

Skills

Operating Room experience

RNFA knowledge

Patient safety focus

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary

Assists the surgeon in the first assistant role, as defined by the privileges established through Medical Staff Office/credentialing process, as an Allied Health professional. The RNFA can act only as the RNFA, not a scrub or circulating RN, during a surgical procedure, concurrently. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Successful completion of a RNFA course: Required
• Three years experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room: Required
• Start credentialing process through Medical Staff upon acceptance of position: Required

Licenses/Certifications

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR): Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Preferred
• Liability Insurance: Required
• Start credentialing process through Medical Staff upon acceptance of position: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
• Professional Liability Insurance (PLI): Required

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required

Essential Functions

• Is competent to provide exposure of the surgical wound intraoperatively, under supervision of the surgeon. Is knowledgeable of and consistently applies the principles of aseptic technique.
• Is competent to provide hemostasis intraoperatively, under the supervision of the surgeon. Is competent to care for/dress the surgical wound, intraoperatively, under the supervision of the surgeon. Is competent to manipulate tissue of the surgical wound, intraoperatively, under the supervision of the surgeon.
• Is competent to safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures. Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care or in the performance of other job related responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, control of hazardous materials/waste, life safety, medical equipment and utility systems as outlined in the Hospital's environment of care plan.
• Documents temperature of tissue/allografts, verifies package integrity, delivers to sterile field, per manufacturers' guidelines; documents process in appropriate tissue log book. Is competent to efficiently handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.