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Assists surgeons as a first assistant during surgical procedures, focusing on wound exposure, hemostasis, and tissue manipulation. Ensures adherence to aseptic techniques and manages the safe disposal of biohazardous materials.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate Degree in Nursing, completion of an RNFA course, and three years of experience as an OR Registered Nurse. Must hold current RN licensure, CNOR certification, and BLS/ACLS certifications.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificateOperating Room ProceduresPatient SafetyWound CareClinical DocumentationAseptic TechniqueEmergency PreparednessHemostasisTissue ManipulationBiohazardous Material HandlingSurgical First Assisting
Job description
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: 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 Tenet Standards of Conduct, Service, People, Quality, Growth and Cost.
Assit under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of the patients undergoing a surgical experience.
The 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.
This position is represented by CNA.
Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Graduate of a school of nursing: Required Certification of completion of an approved didactic RNFA course: Required Three years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility: Required Annual surgeon review: 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 Current Professional Liability insurance: 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: Assures patients personal needs are met.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Program
Assist in reducing noise level of nursing unit.
Participates in the Standards of Conduct.
Shows a commitment to co-workers.
Works as a team to assure all patients have their needs met.
Maintains patient, co-worker, and hospital privacy.
Documentation is clear, concise, and legible.
Delivers a clear, concise report.
Completes all assigned quality monitors as directed by department manager.
Follows infection control guidelines.
Obtains history/physical assessment according to unit specific nursing protocol for all age groups.
Reviews medical history, physical examination, and all available assessment data.
Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports to appropriate person.
Provides information needed to begin discharge planning in a timely manner, and to the appropriate personnel.
Recognizes sings and symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress, or other impending emergencies.
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively function in Code Blue and other emergency situations.
Accurately administers and charts medications according to hospital policies and procedures using patient's 6 rights.
Implements and /or assists others in implementation and documentation of planned education.
Assesses patient's educational needs.
Demonstrates intraoperative competency as an RNFA: manual dexterity, suturing and litigating, providing hemostasis, exposing the surgical site, position, prepping and draping.
Assist in the development and education of new staff members.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.
Completes education, training, and competencies for department specific skills.
Successfully adapts to changes in the unit, environment, and work flow.
Assures all patient charge items are charged and documented correctly.
Utilizes department resources appropriately.
Minimizes incidental overtime.
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.
