Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Luis Obispo, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An associate degree or equivalent is required.
Successful completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant course is required.
Three years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room is required.
The credentialing process through the Medical Staff Office must be started upon acceptance of the position.
A current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice is required.
Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Certified Nurse, Operating Room certification is required.
Liability insurance is required.
Professional Liability Insurance is required.
AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS certification is required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon in the first assistant role, within the privileges established through the Medical Staff Office credentialing process. The RN First Assistant may act only as the RNFA, not as a scrub or circulating RN, during a surgical procedure.
Provide exposure of the surgical wound intraoperatively under the surgeon's supervision and consistently apply aseptic technique.
Provide intraoperative hemostasis, care for and dress the surgical wound, and manipulate tissue of the surgical wound under the surgeon's supervision.
Safely handle and dispose of biohazardous materials from operative procedures.
Access facility information systems to retrieve and use pertinent information for patient care and other job-related responsibilities.
Fulfill job-specific responsibilities related to patient safety, security, emergency preparedness, emergent patient situations, hazardous-material and waste control, life safety, medical equipment, and utility systems as outlined in the hospital's environment of care plan.
Document the temperature of tissue and allografts, verify package integrity, deliver them to the sterile field according to manufacturers' guidelines, and document the process in the appropriate tissue log book.
Efficiently handle and prioritize multiple tasks.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is preferred.

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 RN First Assistant 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 https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ 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.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $54.78 to $87.62. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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