RNFA: Perioperative Surgery Specialist

TEEMA Solutions Group; Templeton (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to provide comprehensive perioperative care across the surgical continuum. The role supports the operating surgeon during procedures and coordinates patient care with the surgical team to promote safety and optimal outcomes.

The candidate will possess an accredited nursing degree and RNFA program, with at least three years of scrub/circulating OR experience, and maintain surgeon competency reviews as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Completion of an approved Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program.
• Minimum three years of scrub and circulating experience in an acute care operating room.
• Annual surgeon competency review.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Scrub and circulating experience

Perioperative nursing

Patient safety

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

RNFA program

Job description

TEEMA Solutions Group is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to provide comprehensive perioperative care across the surgical continuum. The role supports the operating surgeon during procedures and coordinates patient care with the surgical team to promote safety and optimal outcomes.

The candidate will possess an accredited nursing degree and RNFA program, with at least three years of scrub/circulating OR experience, and maintain surgeon competency reviews as required.