RNFA OR Per Diem Days

Tenet Healthcare

Indio, CA
Training
Part-time

21 days ago

Job Description: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.Qualifications1.Current California RN License2.Certified as a perioperative nurse (CNOR)3.Completion of an RNFA course, including the completion of the required internship hours4.Proficient in perioperative nursing practice as both scrub and circulating nurse with diversified operating room experience5.Current ACLS and CPR Provider certifications6.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-departmentally7.Possesses active listening skills8.Demonstrates knowledge of current nursing theory and practice9.Compassionate, nonjudgmental patient caregiver and advocate10.Must be able to tolerate physically and mentally demanding work11.Possesses audible acuity necessary for taking blood pressures and maintaining patient safetyPay Range: $58.52 - $93.93 hourlyIndividual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience#LI-SB3Tenet 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.Responsibilities:Registered nurse first assistant behaviors in the perioperative arena include but are not limited to preoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers, intraoperative performance of surgical first assistant techniques, postoperative patient management in collaboration with other health care providers in the immediate postoperative period and beyond. Functions intraoperatively as a first assistant at surgery only and not concurrently as a scrub person or circulator.Qualifications: Education:Required: Diploma or ADN required. Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education programs.
Preferred: BSN. Experience:Required: 1 year assisting experience.
Preferred: 3 years circulating experience. Certifications:Required: RN, BLS, and CNOR.
Preferred: CRNFA. Physical Demands:About Us: Who We AreWe are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community.Our StoryWe started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care.We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others.Our Impact TodayToday, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions.Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions.Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day.About the Team: Careers at TenetAt Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do.As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

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