Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Cross-Functional, Healthcare, Medications, Nursing Credentials, Operating Room Nursing, Pathology, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Perioperative Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
Job Title
RN - First Assistant (RNFA)
LocationLodi, CA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days (Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–3:00 PM) with after-hours call coverage including nights, weekends, and holidays | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Organize and facilitate patient care within the Operating Room, coordinating between the surgeon, anesthesiologist, and room staff throughout the perioperative period
- Function as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology for procedures within granted privileges
- Participate in preoperative assessment and planning for selected surgical patients in collaboration with the healthcare team
- Demonstrate subject matter expertise in medication, treatment, and patient care standards on a consistent basis
- Support all functions related to operating room services, including intraoperative patient care
Required Qualifications- Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards
- 1–2 years of experience as an RNFA
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor
Preferred Experience / Skills- Two or more years of perioperative nursing experience
- Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
- PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Status) certification
- Active membership with the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work in a specialized surgical environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
- CVOR experience is a welcomed asset, offering exposure to a diverse range of surgical cases
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing