We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

EMC - Eden Medical Center

Position Overview

The RN First Assistant ( RNFA ) renders direct patient care as part of the perioperative role by assisting the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient. The responsibility of functioning as first assistant must be based on documented knowledge and skills acquired after specialized preparation, formal instruction and supervised practice.

Job Description

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
  
  

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN Required
  
  

Experience

• Three years experience as RN in the Operating Room encompassing both the circulator and the scrub roles. Required
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Validation of the necessary clinical skills by an internship with a member of the surgical staff as mentor.
• Annual peer review by a physician surgeon and evaluation by the Surgery Department Director.
  
  

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $84.49 to $112.48 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.