Registered Nurse First Assist - Full Time

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The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a highly skilled individual with a keen and accurate attention to detail. This position is responsible for working with surgeons in the operating by controlling bleeding, suturing incisions and wounds and intervening if complications arise.

This is a Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley job.

• Assist surgeon in general and specialized surgeries
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Provide patient care and support
• Administer medications
• Practice surgical procedures such as controlling bleeding and suturing incisions, draping, providing exposure and handling tissue.
• Prepare all necessary supplies
• Position and prepare the patient on the operating table
• Monitor the patient’s vital signs and heart rate
• Study patient history and health assessments
• Perform CPR or other emergency measures if required
• The RNFA may only perform as first assistant during the procedure and may not act concurrently as scrub nurse
• Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.

• BSN Degree
• Graduate of a RNFA program accredited by the Certification Board for Perioperative Nursing

• Three years’ experience as a Surgical Registered Nurse
• One year experience as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

• Currently licensed as a registered nurse in California
• Current ACLS certification
• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR)
• Current professional liability insurance

• Understanding of standard practices and procedures
• Medical expertise in handling and cutting tissue, suturing, providing hemostasis, and using medical devices.
• Can perform scrub and circulating nurse roles
• Excellent understanding of multiple surgical procedures
• Knowledge of aseptic and sterile technique
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment are a must.

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care – Tri-Valley (SHCTV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above.

People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements

Base Pay Scale:
Generally starting at $75.21 - $100.96 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.