RN First Assist
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- Employment Type: PRN
- Department: Surgery
- Hours/Pay Period: 16
The posted compensation range of $54.01 - $78.31 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Success Profile
What makes a successful RN First Assist at St Mary Medical Center?
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy
- Proactive
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Balanced
Job Details
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
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Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and other healthcare team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The RNFA reports to and is scheduled by Surgical Services Leadership however during the assisting phase and until conclusion of the operative procedure the RNFA performs duties under the direction of the Surgeon. Assist with preoperative assessment and support in collaboration with the robotic surgery team serves as a first assist for Robotic procedures. 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 organization's standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirments
- Minimum 3 years of operating room experience required.
- Minimum 2 years current surgical first assistant experience required.
- Requirements for RNFA are successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the "AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse/ NP
- Must possess and maintain a current Registered Nurse license issued by the State of California
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS). within 90 days of hire
- CNOR/PON or NP is required.
- Certification for First Assistant required.
Special Skills/Training
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse/ NP
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.
- Demonstrates knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative procedures wherein the RNFA assists.
- Must have the ability to read, write and speak English.
- Software: Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Internet required.
- Working knowledge of performance improvement, licensure and accreditation requirements.
- Demonstrate good capacity for teaching, organizing, planning and development.
- Possess strong interpersonal communication and customer relation skills.
- Possess knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Preferred
- Previous RNFA experience: minimum 2 years current surgical first assistant experience preferred.
- Robotic surgery experience preferred
- Urology gynecology and general surgery experience preferred.
Nursing excellence
starts with you.
Are you a career fit with our CommonSpirit Health culture? To understand how we are structured, we believe in some core philosophies with the following:
We will be stronger together, achieving excellence in all we do, collaborating across the fields and growing our collective knowledge.
We will let humankindness guide us as we treat every person with holistic, personalized care for the body, mind and spirit.
We will advance the science and art of nursing as innovative leaders who demonstrate the power of evidence-based, compassionate care. If you believe in working together with humankindness for all to advance the science and art of nursing - then you have found your career fit with us!
Your Potential Career Path
This is a snapshot of your potential career path highlights the series of job positions that help you progress towards your goals and objectives. Ultimately, your career path depends on your career values and personal goals.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid time off, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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