RN First Assistant Surgery - CommonSpirit Health

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values the RN First Assistant reports to the Director of Surgical Services.  Responsibilities include assessment planning intervention evaluation and documentation of surgical patients.  Overall responsibility is for the nursing care of patients and for maintaining standards of nursing practice and optimal outcomes including supervision of OR Technicians.  Directly assists surgeon intraoperatively assists with patient positioning and directing other surgical team members while practicing perioperative nursing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years Perioperative Practice
• California RN License
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• CNOR certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSN degree
• RNFA certification or equivalent