RNFA/Registered Nurse First Assist

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)

The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) will perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice and promoting cooperation among the health care team. In addition, the Registered Nurse shall meet personal accountabilities as defined in the client target 100 standards of Service, People, Quality, Growth and Cost. Assist under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of the patients undergoing a surgical experience. The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) functions within the policies and guidelines established by the facility and reports directly to Director of Perioperative Services. The RNFA is an expanded role of the registered nurse and is accountable for exemplifying leadership and professionalism in the implementation of the role.

Sign On Bonus Available: Yes, based on experience up to $75000.

Relocation Assistance Available: Yes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of school of nursing.
• Certification of completion of an approved didactic RNFA course.
• 3 years Scrub and Circulating RN experience in an acute care facility.
• Annual surgeon review required.
• Current Professional Liability insurance.
• RNFA Course Certificate of Completion.
• California RN License.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-years recent acute care RN experience in the operating room.

Minimum licenses/certifications:

• Current California RN certificate.
• AHA BLS-HCP, ACLS, CNOR.

Preferred licenses/certifications:

• PALS.