Twin Cities Community Hospital is located within the Central Coast Wine Country and in the beautiful community of Templeton, California. The hospital is a 122-bed acute care hospital which includes a diagnostic center and birth center. We are proud of our facilities, our technology and, most of all, proud of the expertise in delivering high-quality, efficient care. Excellent career opportunities exist for nursing and other healthcare professionals to make a difference in the quality of people�s lives and in the community. Motivation and job satisfaction are high due to a team oriented atmosphere where both new and experienced employees are encouraged to share their own ideas.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), several health & dental plans to choose from, generous tuition assistance plans, and relocation assistance for select positions.

The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) will perform the professional functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of patients. Coordinate, manage, provide and delegate patient care. Responsible for meeting the established Standards of Nursing Practice, and promoting cooperation among the health care team. In addition, the Registered Nurse shall meet personal accountabilities as defined in the Tenet Target 100 standards of Service, People, Quality, Growth and Cost. Assit under the direction of the primary operating surgeon in the perioperative care of the patients undergoing a surgical experience. The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) functions within the policies and guidelines established by the facility and reports directly to Director of Perioperative Services. The RNFA is an expanded role of the registered nurse and is accountable for exemplifying leadership and professionalism in the implementation of the role.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:

(1) (1) Graduate of school of nursing. (2) Certification of completion of an approved didactic RNFA course (3) Basic computer skills (4) 3 years scrub and circulate experience in an acute care facility. (5) Annual surgeon review required (6) Current Professional Liability insurance

Preferred:

(1) Two-years recent acute care RN experience in the operating room.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

(2) Current California RN certificate, (2) AHA BLS-HCP, ACLS, CNOR,

Preferred:

(1) PALS

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Communication is an essential skill requiring the ability to see, hear, and speak. Fluent in written and spoken English. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.