RN First Assistant - Days Full-Time
Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Irvine
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description RN First Assistant (RNFA) within our Operating Room
at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA. This
position is Full-Time and will work 12-hour Day shifts. The
Registered Nurse First Assistant independently uses the nursing
process to safely, therapeutically and efficiently care for patient
requiring surgical intervention. Uses information from a variety of
sources to assess, plan, implement, identify outcomes and evaluate
patient's plan of care. The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)
collaborates with the surgeon and the healthcare team to perform a
safe operative procedure with an optimal outcome for the patient.
This individual renders direct patient care as defined by the RNFA
Standardized Procedure and maintains practice privileges through
the Medical Staffing office. When not providing assisting services,
the RNFA will perform circulating and/or scrub duties as assigned.
Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton, CA was designated
as a Magnet organization in 2015 and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet
Recognition Program. This prestigious designation recognizes
excellence in nursing services. In April 2025, Providence St. Jude
Medical Center is applying for redesignation. In addition, we are
recognized as a top regional hospital in 9 types of care by U.S.
News & World Report and listed among the top 20 in Newsweek’s
America’s Best-In-State Hospitals for California, is celebrated for
its excellence in surgical and clinical care by Healthgrades.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable.
Join our team at St. Jude Medical Center and thrive in our culture
of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding,
commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we
know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower
them. Required Qualifications: - Hired prior to 1/1/11 (and rehired
after 1/1/11): Graduate from nursing school with a diploma,
Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or, - Bachelor's
Degree - Hired on/after 1/1/11: Graduate from nursing school with a
minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or, - Hired as a result
of a unit transfer from Heritage: Graduate from nursing school with
a diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or, -
Hired as a ministry transfer: Currently enrolled in a BSN program
with an expected graduation date within 6 months of hire. -
California Registered Nurse License upon hire. - National Provider
BLS - American Heart Association upon hire, - Three (3) years of
diversified perioperative Nursing experience. Preferred
Qualifications: - 2 years - Diversified RNFA experience. Why Join
Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to
support you and your family in staying well, growing
professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of
you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for
everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About
Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know
me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the
minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range
for this position will be determined based upon relevant job
experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base
pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role,
such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums,
extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a
comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical,
dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off
benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues),
voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn
/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be
considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los
Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the
California Fair Chance Act. Requsition ID: Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Nursing-Patient Facing Job Function: Nursing Job
Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Multiple shifts available Career
Track: Nursing Department: 7510 SJMC OP SURGERY Address: CA
Fullerton 101 E Valencia Mesa Dr Work Location: St Jude Medical
Center Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $63.52 - $98.60 The
amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may
be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or
bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare,
Keywords:Operating Room Nurse, Location:Irvine, CA-92604
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