Registered Nurse First Assistant,RNFA; Per Diem

Job Description

At North Bay Health the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) has the responsibility, accountability, and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality, excellent nursing care according to the philosophy and goals/objectives of the Department of Nursing. The RNFA, utilizing the Jean Watson’s Theory of Caring, Relationship Based Care, and North Bay’s professional nursing practice model to assess, plans, implements, and evaluate care for all patients assigned to his/her care.

The RNFA makes determinations regarding the progress of the patient toward goals and utilizes a therapeutic professional relationship with the patient/ family and interdisciplinary team to facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. The RNFA functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted.

Care is provided according to specific physiologic, developmental and psychosocial needs of the patient. RNFA supports the mission, vision, values and expectations of excellence of the organization.

Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing. BSN required.

• Current California RN license required.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room required.
• Certification by a national certification board-certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) preferred.
• Current AHA or equivalent BLS and ACLS certification required.

• Two (2) years’ experience as an RN in the operating room.
• Previous experience in caring for cardiovascular patients preferred.
• Successful completion of didactics of university based course in first assisting required.
• Successful completion of endoscopic vein/artery harvesting course preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to evaluate patient’s physical and emotional status.
• Demonstrates ability to provide patient care based on age-related needs.
• Demonstrates current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups:
  Pediatric, Adult, and Geriatric.
• Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, surgical technique, wound healing, suture materials, physical assessment, and the nursing process.

• Excellent communication skills with patients, professional staff, and support staff.
• Demonstrates the True North values. The True North values are a set of value-based behaviors that are to be consistently demonstrated and role modeled by all employees that work at North Bay Health. The True North values principles consist of Nurture/Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust and Hardwire Excellence.

• Hourly Salary Range Min $85.98 - Max $103.68 (Offered hourly rate based on years of experience)
• 15% per diem differential included in salary range
• Plus, Generous Shift Differentials

North Bay Health offers a comprehensive benefits package based on established eligibility requirements. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, disability, and long‑term care coverage, paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education reimbursement for eligible roles, professional development and training programs, Employee Assistance Program, wellness programs, recognition programs, shift differentials, and market‑based compensation review and increases subject to approval and organizational performance.