RN, First Assistant - AHLM (Specialty)
On-siteWoodbridge Orange County, California, United States
Job Summary
Organize patient care in the Operating Room, coordinating between surgeons, anesthesiologists, and room staff. Perform first assistant duties during incision, excision, and repair, including clamping vessels, suturing tissue, and placing drains. Manage sterile fields by inspecting instruments, maintaining aseptic technique, and executing sponge and instrument counts. Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping while confirming surgical sites before anesthesia induction. Document nursing interventions, discharge plans, and practice changes to enhance patient outcomes. Works under minimal supervision with full RN licensure and RNFA certification required.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification in the state of practice
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
- All required vaccinations
- Understanding of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Two years' perioperative nursing experience
- Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) certification
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Status (PEARS)/Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy
- Association of perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN) membership
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