RN First Assistant - Operating Room - Per Diem Day
About The Position
The RN First Assistant (RNFA) works in the Operating Room at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center in Tarzana, California. Reporting to the Nurse Manager, this position assists the primary surgeon before, during, and after surgery through organized instruction and supervised practice. The RNFA acts in the absence of a qualified physician. This is a per-diem position with 8-hour day shifts. Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center is described as a regional hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report for nine types of care and as a recipient of Healthgrades' 2024 Patient Safety Excellence Award and 2025 America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award. Providence describes its care culture as patient-focused and whole-person, founded on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a course in RN First Assisting.
- California Registered Nurse License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
- California Fire and Life Safety Card from the National Organization within 30 days of hire.
- Three years of experience in peri-operative nursing practice as both scrub and circulator.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the primary surgeon preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively with organized instruction and supervised practice.
- Act in the absence of a qualified physician.
Benefits
- Providence offers benefits designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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