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Registered Nurse First Assistant, Operating Room

Part-time

Sutter Health

Jackson, CAPart-time$86.19–114.72/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$86.19–114.72/hr
Location
Jackson, CA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RNCertified Operating Room RN - CNORBLSACLS

Job overview

Sutter Health is hiring a Registered Nurse First Assistant, Operating Room. The RN First Assistant (RNFA) provides direct patient care in the perioperative setting, assisting surgeons during surgical procedures. This role requires documented knowledge and skills acquired through specialized preparation, formal instruction, and supervised practice. The RNFA will participate in call coverage for emergency surgical needs, including stat C-sections, with a 30-minute response time.

Key focus areas include Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures, Provide call coverage for emergency surgeries and stat C‑sections, and Respond within 30 minutes when activated for on‑call duties.

Successful candidates bring Graduation From Accredited Nursing School, Completed RN First Assistant Program, and Three Years Operating Room RN Experience. Important skills include Direct Patient Care, Assisting Surgeon, Perioperative Role, and Clinical Skills Validation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Direct Patient CareAssisting SurgeonPerioperative RoleClinical Skills Validation

Qualifications

Graduation From Accredited School of NursingRegistered Nurse First Assistant Program3 Years RN Operating Room ExperienceRegistered Nurse - State Licensure - RNCertified Operating Room RN - CNORBLSACLSRespond Within 30 Minutes

Full job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital

Position Overview:

**** $3500 Sign-On Bonus ****

The RN First Assistant (RNFA) renders direct patient care as part of the perioperative role by assisting the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient. The responsibility of functioning as first assistant must be based on documented knowledge and skills acquired after specialized preparation, formal instruction and supervised practice.

Job Description :

***** This per diem RNFA position includes required participation in call coverage to support emergency surgical needs, including stat C sections for rural hospital. The RNFA must be able to respond within 30 minutes when activated and will be scheduled for call one to three nights per week from 1715 to 0645 and one weekend per month from Friday at 1715 through Monday at 0645. To support consistency and work life balance, this role may include a set number of guaranteed daytime hours.

EDUCATION

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

  • Must have completed a Registered Nurse First Assistant Program

EXPERIENCE Required:

  • Three years of experience as RN in the Operating Room encompassing both the circulator and the scrub roles.

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN

  • Certified Operating Room RN - CNOR is required.

  • BLS and ACLS is required.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Validation of the necessary clinical skills by an internship with a member of the surgical staff as mentor.

  • Annual peer review by a physician surgeon and evaluation by the Surgery Department Director.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

10

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Once a Month

Benefits:

No

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $86.19 to $114.72 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

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