Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Registered Nurse First Assistant employs intellectual, interpersonal and technical skills through the utilization of the nursing process to assist patients of various ages in achieving maximum health potential. The Registered Nurse First Assistant functions as a health team member through independent, interdependent and dependent roles within the health care system. Serving as the patient's advocate, the RNFA assumes responsibility and accountability for nursing care for patients of various ages as defined by the department scope of service.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to ensure patient confidence and comfort.
• Efficiently communicates with hospital physicians, nursing staff, patients and other employees both in person and by telephone.
• Reads and comprehends written instructions, able to interpret medical orders, correspondence, memorandums and medical records.
• Applies deductive and common sense reasoning abilities to problem solve on a frequent basis. Initiative and the ability to make independent judgments are required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited nursing school and/or proof of licensure by the state of California. Completed an RNFA program that meets AORN recommended education standards for RN first assistant programs and is accepted by the Certification Board Perioperative Nursing (CBPN).

EXPERIENCE: Acute care experience in the OR is required. Recent RNFA experience is preferred. CVOR experience preferred.

LICENSURE: State of California as a Registered Nurse

CERTIFICATION: Current CPR certification is required. CRNFA certification is preferred. ACLS certification is required.  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EXCELLENT SALARY + RELOCATION + UP TO $20K SIGN-ON BONUS AND ON-CALL PAY.

Situated along the spectacular Northern California coastline 280 miles north of San Francisco, the City of Eureka is one of California’s best kept secrets. The city is bordered on one side by beautiful and functional Humboldt Bay, and on the other by mountains lush with giant redwoods which offer a reminder of the area’s rich logging heritage. A variety of cultural opportunities are available in Eureka, including active artisan, arts, and theater groups. Outdoor recreation is abundant with activities such as boating, sport fishing, kayaking, hunting, birding and backpacking all available close by.