RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) - First Connect
Bakersfield, CA 93301
About the Job
Unit Notes
-Cerner Required-
**No first time travelers**
# Suites 1 dedicated CT room, 1 backup CT room, and a Hybrid Cardiac Cath Lab
Average # of cases per day 1-3
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS
Common Cases: CABG, Valve replacements, TAVR support for the Cath Lab, Trachs, Thoracotomy, VATS, pericardial window, sternotomy, Pleurodesis, Additional experience in first assisting for general, ortho, vascular, urology, GYN, plastics, podiatry, and Neuro cases would be of benefit
Experience or 'Must have' skills: 1st and 2nd scrub for Cardiothoracic surgical procedures including ability to perform endovein harvest for vessels. Must be able to circulate cardiothoracic cases also
Scrubbing required: - RN's Yes
Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge - No assignment unless short staffed
Duties: Assist physician as directed.
OR techs? Yes
EMR: Cerner
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) Work with the manager on scheduling - block scheduling at their discretion. Shifts start at 6 am but the lengths will vary on need. It is Mon-FRi with call for Cardiothoracic cases and float to other specialties if needed
Weeknight/Call Requirements: Yes, Call hours are end of shift until beginning of next day. Call will be shared with 2 cardiothoracic mid levels for first assist, and 3 RNs for circulating cardiothoracic cases. First assists typically take call a week at a time. Call can be as much as every other weekend and two days a week average. It depends on how many RNFA's we have.
Weekend/Call Requirements Yes, Varies by rotation
Holiday/Call Requirements Yes
What is call response time? 30 Min
Floating Requirements To DT as required
Scrub Color/Dress Code Scrubs Provided
Unit/Department specific orientation Yes
-Cerner Required-
**No first time travelers**
# Suites 1 dedicated CT room, 1 backup CT room, and a Hybrid Cardiac Cath Lab
Average # of cases per day 1-3
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS
Common Cases: CABG, Valve replacements, TAVR support for the Cath Lab, Trachs, Thoracotomy, VATS, pericardial window, sternotomy, Pleurodesis, Additional experience in first assisting for general, ortho, vascular, urology, GYN, plastics, podiatry, and Neuro cases would be of benefit
Experience or 'Must have' skills: 1st and 2nd scrub for Cardiothoracic surgical procedures including ability to perform endovein harvest for vessels. Must be able to circulate cardiothoracic cases also
Scrubbing required: - RN's Yes
Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Charge - No assignment unless short staffed
Duties: Assist physician as directed.
OR techs? Yes
EMR: Cerner
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) Work with the manager on scheduling - block scheduling at their discretion. Shifts start at 6 am but the lengths will vary on need. It is Mon-FRi with call for Cardiothoracic cases and float to other specialties if needed
Weeknight/Call Requirements: Yes, Call hours are end of shift until beginning of next day. Call will be shared with 2 cardiothoracic mid levels for first assist, and 3 RNs for circulating cardiothoracic cases. First assists typically take call a week at a time. Call can be as much as every other weekend and two days a week average. It depends on how many RNFA's we have.
Weekend/Call Requirements Yes, Varies by rotation
Holiday/Call Requirements Yes
What is call response time? 30 Min
Floating Requirements To DT as required
Scrub Color/Dress Code Scrubs Provided
Unit/Department specific orientation Yes
Source : First Connect
