RN OR Full-time
UCSF Health

Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)

UCSF Health San Francisco, CA, US
Job Description

The RNFA supports surgical procedures in all modalities at UCSF Health, performing first‑assistant duties such as hemostasis, wound exposure, suturing, and tissue handling under the surgeon’s supervision. The role blends clinical, educational, and safety responsibilities, requires credentialing through the Medical Staff Services Office, and may involve work at any UCSF Health location. This role is required to work at multiple system sites, with on call required.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

  • Minimum one year robotics experience multiservice
  • 3 years inpatient adult OR scrub RN
  • Strong communication and collaborative skills consistent with UCSF Living PRIDE standards.
  • Commitment to ongoing education and maintenance of RNFA competencies.
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certificate
  • Active RN license required.
  • Active RNFA certification from accredited program
  • Able to apply principles of asepsis and infection control
  • Ability to perform effectively in stressful and emergency situations
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to recognize safety hazards and initiative appropriate preventative and corrective action
  • This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum 1-2 years of recent experience as first assist in surgery
  • BSN or MSN degree
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification

Education/Licensure/Certifications

  • Current certification as a Registered Nurse First assistant (RNFA) in California
  • Completed RNFA training hours
  • Active California nursing license
  • UCSF Health requires RNFA to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) to practice and function in their clinical role. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 30-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

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