staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist - $53-85 per hour

Adventist Health

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Continuing Education

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Health Care FSA

403b retirement plan

Employee assistance programs

Life insurance

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Health savings account

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to support the surgeon intraoperatively in the first assistant role, within credentialing privileges.

The RNFA must have an AS degree or equivalent, RN licensure, and completion of an RNFA course; CNOR is preferred. Three years OR RN experience and credentialing readiness are required. This is a staff, full-time position with a CNA representation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Assists the surgeon in the first assistant role, as defined by privileges and credentialing.
RNFA can act only as the RNFA, not a scrub or circulating RN, during a surgical procedure.
Is competent to provide exposure of the surgical wound intraoperatively under the surgeon's supervision.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

RN First Assist

Operating Room

Patient Safety

Education

Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RNFA course

CNOR certification

Job description

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) First Assist for a nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: First Assist
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

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.

Adventist Health Job ID #58634. Posted job title: rnfa (full-time, rotating shift)

About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care. Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

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