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RNFA, Surgery

Sutter Health

Lakeport, California

Eligibility
Surgical First Assistants

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours
10-⁠hour days4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting
OR · Hospital
License
RN license
Term
Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles
Pays above most California staff rolesCalifornia staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $96/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $73/hr, across 3,751 postings.
Overtime pay
$74/hr

The role and schedule

Union
Union position
Weekends
Weekends required

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and call?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SLH-Sutter Lakeside Hospital

Position Overview

Functions as a perioperative team member and uses information from a variety of sources to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the results of patient care, under the direct supervision of the surgeon. Functions within the full scope of licensure; accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications. Adheres to hospital polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.

Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice.

Job Description

Education

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Certification & licensure

RN-Registered Nurse of California

CNOR-Certified Perioperative Nurse

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Typical

Experience

5 years of recent relevant experience.

Skills and knowledge

Demonstrated general knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Basic knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.

Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days of the Week

Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Variable, Wednesday

Weekend

Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $74.43 to $100.69 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

What's around it?

In Lakeport, CA

Lakeport, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,063/mo
Household income
$68,518/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Lakeport, CA

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