Registered Nurse First Assist - Full Time

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

6d•$75 - $101•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. This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

Requirements

BSN Degree
Graduate of a RNFA program accredited by the Certification Board for Perioperative Nursing
Three years’ experience as a Surgical Registered Nurse
One year experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
Currently licensed as a registered nurse in California
Current ACLS certification
Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)
Current professional liability insurance
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
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.