Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) - Operating Room

Job Summary

Job Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Days
Hours: 10
Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN
Position Type: Registered Nurse / RN

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operative surgical nursing care management.
• Performs nursing physical assessments, educates the patient and offers emotional support and evaluates patient needs.
• Performs intra-operative nursing behaviors collaborating with the surgeon and other health care professionals for an optimal outcome.
• Affords assistance to the anesthesiologist when applicable, patient positioning, prepares skin and draping.
• Provides wound exposure and appropriate handling of tissue.
• Affords assistance in controlling blood loss and suturing.
• Performs post-operative duties appropriately.
• Affords assistance in the safe delivery of patient to the recovery room.
• Communicates to appropriate healthcare professionals and family members.
• Demonstrates proficiency in scrubbing and circulating for surgical procedures.
• Provides instruction to patients entering the surgical suite.
• Explains procedures to patients thoroughly, provides assistance when necessary, monitors patients’ comfort, and alleviates anxiety during procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to supervise ancillary staff in the management of the surgical suite.
• Affords ability to direct transportation of the patient, management of supplies and cleaning of the OR suite through ancillary staff as necessary.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with co-workers, patients and the public, both verbally and in writing as necessary for work assignment.
• Participates in QI activities for the surgical suite.
• Demonstrates competence in the care of infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients (when /if assigned to these patients) relative to determining each patient’s age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying patient care activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification/Experience: Associate’s Degree or Diploma from accredited nursing program California Registered Nurse BLS ACLS, PALS within 90 days of hire. Sufficient previous clinical experience as a First Assist

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

About the Role

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

Organization Description

Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!