RN, First Assistant(RNFA) - West Valley Main OR
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- West Hills, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Provides advanced perioperative nursing care for complex surgical procedures, functioning as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse and first assistant as appropriate to the procedure and scope of practice. Collaborates closely with surgeons and the multidisciplinary surgical team to anticipate procedural needs, provides advanced intraoperative assistance, and promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. Serves as a clinical resource for complex cases and supports the education and mentoring of perioperative nursing staff
- Current valid California RN License
- BSN or MSN
- Completion of formal RN First Assistant (RNFA) education/certification
- CNOR Certification
- Minimum 2 years of RNFA perioperative/operating room nursing experience, with experience in complex surgical procedures.
- BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart association
- Demonstrated competency in circulating, scrubbing and first assisting.
- Advanced knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, anatomy and aseptic technique
- Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team during complex procedures
- Strong clinical judgement, critical thinking, communication and teamwork skills
- Flexible and able to take required call.
- Ability to push, pull, lift, up to 35 lbs
- Ability to function independently and effectively in high acuity surgical environments.
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be able to reimagine your career as you transform each life you touch. Our nursing culture is built on a strong foundation that includes:
● Evidence-Based Practice and Research Development
● Inclusive and engaging workplace
● Highly collaborative clinical teams
● Cutting-edge surgical services
● Multiple support services to streamline your work
In addition, our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go even further in your nursing practice. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations. If you’re ready to advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of five award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these nursing specialties:
● Critical Care
● Med/Surg
● Perinatal
● Pediatric
● Perioperative
● Emergency Medicine
● Neuropsychiatric
● Ambulatory/Transplant
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.