1+ year in specific surgical areas such as ortho or neuro/spine
Responsibilities
Collaborate with surgeons and healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes
Assist in surgeries under the surgeon's direction
Circulate or scrub for surgical procedures as needed
Provide preoperative and postoperative patient care
Implement the perioperative nursing process for patient education
Participate in emergencies and community disasters when required
Report any misconduct or violations of standards
Benefits
Work-life balance with scheduled hours including holidays and weekends
Opportunity to be part of a long-standing community-focused hospital
Engagement in a supportive healthcare team
Continuing education and professional development potential
Participation in varied surgical procedures
Full Job Description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse First Assistant is a perioperative nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. During the assisting phase and until conclusion of the operative procedure the RNFA is under the direction of the Surgeon. As needed, the RNFA may provide patient care by circulating or scrubbing surgical procedures. During surgical procedures the RNFA does not function concurrently as a Scrub Nurse. The RNFA provides personalized patient care for the preoperative and postoperative phases by using the perioperative nursing process to plan and implement patient care and education. Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violation of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization9s standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
Job Requirements
Required:
Registered Nurse: CA (RN:CA)
Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
Bachelors of Science
Minimum of 5 years of Operating Room experience
One year experience with total hip, knee, peripheral vascular and spine surgery or C-sections OR Neuro/spine experience
About Dignity Health
Dignity Health is a health care provider that operates hospitals and clinics in California, Arizona, and Nevada. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Dignity Health provides a range of services, including emergency care, cancer care, and women's health. The company has over 60,000 employees and is committed to providing high-quality, affordable health care to its patients.
