Surgical First Assist Nurse

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position offers relocation assistance!

Responsible for providing nursing care for patients in accordance with YRMC established policies operating practices guidelines and national standards of care to foster a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families. Provides surgical first assisting under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

Job Requirements

Minimum

Associate degree of Nursing

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) program

Valid compact state or Arizona RN license

Current Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certificate,

American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider

Demonstrates competency in basic EKG skills by passing EKG test or successfully completing basic EKG class / modules within six months of position

Ability to explain treatments and conditions to patients and their families.

Working knowledge of health care laws and regulations.

Basic computer literacy and proficiency.

Preferred

Bachelor degree of Nursing

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certificate

Electronic medical record experience; Cerner strongly preferred

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Where You'll Work

At Dignity Health , living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now part of CommonSpirit Health, is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.

What started as a simple community hospital, is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals, a network of primary and specialty care clinics, outpatient health and wellness centers, cardiac diagnostic centers, and outpatient medical imaging centers.

As you build your career at DH-YRMC, you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors.

• It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.
• Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons, while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.
• The carefree, relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities, so you can focus on your career and your family.

Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family, security, and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care have earned awards, such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022), Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021, 2020), and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020, 2021) and have placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott have to offer! #hellohumankindness

Pay Range

$43.1 - $64.11 / hour