Registered Nurse First Assist

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a highly skilled individual with a keen and accurate attention to detail. This position is responsible for working with surgeons in the operating by controlling bleeding, suturing incisions and wounds and intervening if complications arise. The RNFA may only perform as first assistant during the procedure and may not act concurrently as scrub nurse. Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
Graduate of a RNFA program accredited by the Certification Board for Perioperative Nursing Required
3+ years to 5 years experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Required
Ability to support multiple service lines with a minimum of 2 (i.e. ortho, vascular)
Trains other RNFAs
Coordinate cases which require RNFA taking additional CEUs
Current professional liability insurance required
CA-RN (Registered Nurse) required
Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required
CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse required

Nice To Haves

Understanding of standard practices and procedures
Medical expertise in handling and cutting tissue, suturing, providing hemostasis, and using medical devices
Can perform scrub and circulating nurse roles
Excellent understanding of multiple surgical procedures
Knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment are a must

Responsibilities

Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries
Prepare patients for surgery
Provide patient care and support
Administer medications
Practice surgical procedures such as controlling bleeding and suturing incisions, draping, providing exposure and handling tissue.
Prepare all necessary supplies
Position and prepare the patient on the operating table
Monitor the patient’s vital signs and heart rate
Study patient history and health assessments
Perform CPR or other emergency measures if required

Benefits

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families.
Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other.
C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.
Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.
People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Generally starting at $75.21 - $100.96 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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