Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus available based on experience

Welcome to Hi-Desert Medical Center, where youll benefit from :

A 59-bed acute primary care facility offering you and your family first-rate health care close to home

A wide range of quality inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services, home health and hospice services, and a variety of community outreach programs

A dedicated team of quality, caring, health care professionals

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) OR Position Summary

Provides circulating and / or scrub nurse services in the operating room during surgical procedures and assists the surgical team as needed in any other capacity, according to established procedures.

Primary Duties

Performs pre-operative surgical nursing care management. Performs nursing physical assessments, educates the of 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.

Assists in controlling blood loss and suturing.

Performs post-operative duties appropriately. Assists in the safe delivery of patient to the recovery room. Communicates to appropriate healthcare professionals and family members.

Ability to provide a safe environment for patients requiring surgical procedures..

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. Able 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 patients age-related and other physical, psychological and cultural needs and carrying patient care activities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) Full-time Days candidate will possess the following education, licenses / certifications, and experience :

• Associates Degree or Diploma from accredited nursing program
• California Registered Nurse
• ACLS, PALS within 90 days of hire.
• Sufficient previous clinical experience as a First Assist

LI-SAR

Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.

If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Pay Range : $58.52- $93.93

Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an employee’s qualifications and experience.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Last updated : 2024-05-23