RNFA- Surgery (Full-Time, Varied)

Enloe Health; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost medical plan

Dental & vision

Retirement match

Generous PTO

Extended sick leave

FSA options

Employee Assistance Program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Chico, California, is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support the surgeon in the operating room and Labor and Delivery Suite. This licensed RN will perform direct patient care as a first assistant and may serve as a perioperative RN when needed, delivering patient-centered care aligned with Enloe's mission.

Requires California RN licensure, CPR, ACLS, CNOR, PALS within 1 year, and perioperative experience; a Bachelor’s or higher in Nursing or a related field

Qualifications

• Two years of perioperative experience
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Nursing/Health/Biological field preferred
• Current California RN license, CPR, ACLS, CNOR, PALS within 1 year
• Credentialed through the Enloe Medical Staff

Responsibilities

• Render direct patient care as a first assistant to the surgeon in the Operating Room and Labor and Delivery Suite.
• Function as a perioperative RN when required by staffing needs.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and families to follow the medical plan of care.

Skills

Perioperative experience

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Organization & prioritization

Precepting/mentoring

QI participation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Nursing/Health/Biological field

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

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

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

Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $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