RNFA OR Full Time Days
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JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK's cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: •Emergency care 24/7 •Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology •Cardiovascular services •Maternity care and pediatric services •Ambulatory surgery center •Imaging services •Outpatient Rehabilitation Center POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) is a perioperative nurse who may function as an assistant to the surgeon in the operating room during surgical procedures. The RNFA performs first assistant behaviors according to hospital policy. In addition to first assisting, responsibilities may include circulating, scrubbing and other duties as assigned. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only. Qualifications 1.Current California RN License 2.Certified as a perioperative nurse (CNOR) 3.Completion of an RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours 4.Proficient in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience 5.Current ACLS and CPR Provider certifications 6.Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with patients, families, and co-workers inter- and intra-departmentally 7.Possesses active listening skills 8.Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing theory and practice 9.Compassionate, nonjudgmental patient caregiver and advocate 10.Must be able to tolerate physically and mentally demanding work 11.Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safety Pay Range: $55.98 - $89.87 hourly Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience Shift: 0700-1530 Schedule: Monday - Friday. Call required as assigned. Up to $25,000 Sign-On bonus for experienced Registered Nurse / RN LI-DH1 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. 240####### 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.