Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) - Full Time - Shift

Under the general direction of Kern Medical Center’s (KMC) Director of Surgical Services, Surgical Service’s Leadership, and the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), the Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) renders direct patient care in the operating room, as part of the perioperative team, by assisting the surgeon in the surgical treatment of the patient.

The responsibility of functioning as first assistant must be based on documented knowledge, training, and skills acquired after specialized preparation, formal instruction, and supervised practice. The RNFA practices perioperative nursing and must have acquired the necessary specific knowledge, skills and judgment, for this role.

While performing the duties of RNFA, the RN must adhere to standardized procedures.