The Registered Nurse - First Assist provides direct assistance to the surgeon within the Operating Room and similar settings, developing proficiency in intraoperative procedures beyond the standard scope of RN practice. This role requires applying knowledge and judgment to ensure a safe operation yielding optimal patient results while adhering to state laws regarding surgical assisting and nursing practice.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse in California with a Bachelor's degree and hold current American Heart Association certifications for BLS, ACLS, and PALS (NRP if applicable to obstetrics). Initial certification requires obtaining CNOR within one year, with subsequent attainment of CRNFA or RNAS-C within two years for continued employment.
Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist Part Time / position located at Corona Regional Medical Center in Corona, CA Under the direct supervision of the surgeon, provides the surgical team with assistance within the Operating Room and other similar settings.
Through this skill development, attains proficiency in assisting the surgeon with specific intraoperative procedures that are beyond the scope of practice for registered nurses without RNFA education and training.
Applies knowledge, skill, and judgment necessary to assist the surgeon in performing a safe operation that yields optimal results for the patient.
Functions within the state laws regarding surgical assisting and state nursing practice act.
The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center® began in 1965, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital.
Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community.
Corona Community Hospital merged with Circle City Medical Center in 1992 and the resulting entity became Corona Regional Medical Center.
The merged hospitals are now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus.
It is certified by The Joint Commission, employs more than 1,250 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 347 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.
Benefits include: Tuition Reimbursement.
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Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off.
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans.
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan.
Pet Insurance.
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Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Career Development Opportunities
Prescription Drug Plans
Discounted Stock Plan
401(K) With Company Match
Student Loan Refinancing Program
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Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career through our Charge, Supervisor and Nurse Manager-in-training programs and nursing executive tract.
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Qualifications
RNFA Job Requirements
Must be a Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s degree, currently licensed to practice in the State of CA, Current OR certification [CNOR] from the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) certification (existing RNFA will have one year to obtain CNOR. CNOR is a pre-requisite to CRNFA or RNAS-C certification). Must maintain currency with CNOR and attain CRNFA or RNAS-C within 2 years for ongoing employment. Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS. NRP if working in obstetrical areas.
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