RN First Assistant • Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield Job at Dignity Health, Bakersfield, CA

TkZNdyt4Z3Z3QzBPSXVlN3RwZ01xazJrTnc9PQ==
  • Dignity Health
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

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.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant is credentialed through the medical staff as allied health provider. 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 organizations standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

  • CA RN license
  • BLS (AHA required)
  • ACLSRNFACNOR/PON, NP or PA is required.
  • Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.  
  • This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
  • Previous RNFA experience preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Operating Room experience.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

University of Louisville

Events Specialist III - UofL Health Job at University of Louisville

 ...: The University of Louisville is seeking to hire an Events Specialist III in the department of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (PAE). The Events Specialist III for UofL Health will oversee efforts for fundraising and engagement events for UofL Health, and work to build... 

Union Depot

Passenger Services Supervisor Job at Union Depot

 ...Services Supervisor , for a large airline client at SFO Intl Airport....  ...Management Team Members Flight benefits for eligible...  ...breaks. Manage the No-Fault Attendance Policy Participate in client...  ..., multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers... 

Crossover

Director of Vendor Program Management, 2 Hour Learning (Remote) - $200,000/year USD Job at Crossover

 ...entire school day into two hours while preserving educational outcomes. Supporting this mission is a $50M portfolio of rapidly evolving EdTech projects. Your role will determine whether these projects deliver on schedule, within budget, and to standard. You'll run the... 

American Income Life

Enrollment Agent Job at American Income Life

About Us Were a unique part of the life insurance industry, dedicated to a mission few people know about: protecting every child and serving all working people. Join our team and make a meaningful impact while enjoying a flexible, fully remote work environment. ...

Wellington Regional Medical Center

PCT (CNA Certified) ER Job at Wellington Regional Medical Center

 ...of medical terminology Completion of formal training program for Certified Nursing Assistants; possesses state CNA Certification As of 8/1/2013, job requires a...  ...HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses If you would like to learn more...