Registered Nurse, First Assist at Sutter Health

Castro Valley, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Feb, 26

Salary

112.48

Posted On

30 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Surgical Assistance, Operating Room Experience, Clinical Skills, Peer Review, Surgery Department Evaluation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: EMC - Eden Medical Center Position Overview: 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: EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required EXPERIENCE Three years experience as RN in the Operating Room encompassing both the circulator and the scrub roles. 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: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 10 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday, Variable Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: Yes Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular 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 $84.49 to $112.48 / hour The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

The RN First Assistant provides direct patient care by assisting the surgeon during surgical procedures. This role requires specialized preparation, formal instruction, and supervised practice.