Registered Nurse First Assistant, Operating Room

Organization:

STCH-Sutter Tracy Community Hosp

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. The RNFA practices under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the surgical intervention. "The safety and welfare of the patient should be given primary consideration in the selection of a First Assistant in surgery. In the absence of a qualified physician, the Registered Nurse who possesses appropriate knowledge and technical skills is the best qualified non-physician to serve as the First Assistant." ( American College of Surgeons, 1980 ) It is not expected that the RNFA will do any patient record keeping.The interdisciplinary practice committee shall maintain a written record of those persons authorized to perform the standardized procedures. This record shall include a current listing of all required certifications, evaluations, and continuing education hours for each individual.The RNFA must adhere to the policies of Sutter Tracy Community Hospital and must remain within the scope of practice as stated by the Nurse Practice Act of the State of California.The surgery committee shall conduct an initial and thereafter annual evaluations of the competence of those RNs authorized to perform the RNFA standardized procedures.

Job Description:

* Sign On Bonus Potential*

EDUCATION

• Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
• Other: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Other: Successful completion of didactics of structured course in first assisting

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• RN-Registered Nurse of California
• CNOR-Certified Perioperative Nurse
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• ACLS-Advanced Cardiac Life Support

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:

• 3-5 years Three years experience as RN in the Operating Room encompassing both the circulator and the scrub roles.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Initial validation of the necessary clinical skills by a physician surgeon.
• Annual peer review by a physician surgeon and evaluation by the surgery department manager.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

Yes

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

This position may regularly work, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drug(s) identified as hazardous, or potentially hazardous, by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) for purposes of USP 800.

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

Pay Range is $69.26 to $91.06 / 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.