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Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Sutter Health·Lakeport, California

$73 - $99/hr·Full Time·On Site·Remote friendly·2-5 yrs
·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Functions as a perioperative team member providing holistic nursing care and surgical assistance under the direct supervision of a surgeon. Responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing patient care plans while maintaining collaborative relationships with patients and healthcare providers.

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Position Overview

Functions as a perioperative team member and uses information from a variety of sources to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the results of patient care, under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care.

Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.

Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Additional Requirements

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Completion of an accredited RNFA program
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification & licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse of California
  • BLS and ACLS
  • RFNA-Registered First Nurse Assistant
  • CNOR-Certified Operating Room

Typical experience

• Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience with surgical scrub and/or circulating duties

Skills and knowledge

  • Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
  • Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.
  • Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record
  • Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
  • Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours: 10

Days of the Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $72.96 to $98.71 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$73 - $99/hr
Location
Lakeport, California
Posted
May 4, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit, people-centered healthcare system providing comprehensive care throughout California. Sutter Health is committed to innovative, high-quality patient care and community partnerships, and innovative, high-quality patient care. Today, Sutter...

Salary listed on 584 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California nursing roles remain highly competitive

California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.

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