Registered Nurse First Assistant, Operating Room

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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 is an on call position*

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 $82.43 to $109.73 / 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.