RNFA- Surgery (Full-Time, Varied)

SupportFinity™; California (MO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical plan with vision

Dental group insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to render direct perioperative care as a first assistant to the surgeon in the OR and Labor & Delivery. The RNFA expands perioperative nursing responsibilities and works under surgeon supervision to implement the medical plan of care.

Requirements include 2 years perioperative experience, CA RN licensure, CPR, ACLS, CNOR, and PALS within 1 year. Salary is generous with a sign-on bonus and varied shifts, reflecting the patient-care needs

Qualifications

• Two years current perioperative experience
• Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing/Health field (preferred)
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current CPR, ACLS, CNOR, and PALS within 1 year of employment

Responsibilities

• Render direct patient care as an RN First Assistant in the OR and Labor & Delivery
• Function as a First Assistant to the surgeon and supervise as required by staffing needs
• Coordinate patient care with the care team and uphold medical plan of care
• Provide care under surgeon supervision and maintain standards of practice

Skills

Technical competence

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organization

Prioritization

Calm under pressure

Verbal/written communication

Precepting

Education

RN License (CA)

CPR

ACLS

CNOR

PALS within 1 year

Credentialed through Enloe Medical Staff

Job description

ENL Surgery Main OR

Compensation Range

$53.41 - $73.92

Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Varied Shift length: 8 Hours

Days off: Variable Sign-on bonus: Up to $7,500

Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families-care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse First Assistant is a licensed professional who renders direct patient care as a part of the perioperative role by functioning as a first assistant to the surgeon. The RNFA practices an expanded role of perioperative nursing and has acquired knowledge, skills and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon through organized instruction and supervised practice. The RNFA practices under the supervision of the surgeon in the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery Suite as a First Assistant. The RNFA will also function as a Perioperative Registered Nurse when required by departmental staffing needs and will provide patient care in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center. The Registered Nurse prioritizes patient needs, coordinates patient care, and collaborates with other members of the patient care team to provide care in accordance with the medical plan of care.

Education / Training / Experience

Two years current/recent perioperative experience

Desired

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a Nursing/Health/Biological field

Minimum

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing

Current CPR

Current ACLS recognition

Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)

PALS within 1 year of employment

Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff office

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients and the public. Must have the ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently. Must have the ability to work in a demanding environment while remaining calm, efficient and focused. Must have the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must have the ability and willingness to actively participate in continuing education programs and unit based QI task forces. Must have the ability to perform as a preceptor in the training of students, and the ability to act as a department resource and a positive role model. Must be able to perform proficiently at intermediate and advanced levels and must meet competency requirements.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

About the company

Enloe Health