Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our RNFA, you will champion excellence across multiple ORs and PACU bays, bridging frontline care with strategic leadership to redefine surgical outcomes.

Every day, you will inspire and empower our perioperative nursing team, translating organizational goals into action that elevates patient experience, strengthens community engagement, and ensures world-class care. You'll fiercely advocate for your staff, channeling their insights into innovation and growth.

To thrive in this pivotal role, you will embody confident leadership, master tough conversations with grace, and shine as an educator at heart. Your exceptional communication will transform every interaction into a powerful opportunity to elevate understanding and propel our services to new heights.

Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.Maintains good attendance and punctuality.Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.Completes all required intra-operative documentation, i.e., operative record, charge sheets, implant records, pathology slips, etc., per policy and procedure. Documents any unusual occurrence on an incident trending report.Assists with application to tourniquet.Assist with the positioning, prepping and draping of the patient or perform these independently.
Job Requirements

Required

Graduate of an accredited RN program2 years Perioperative Practice experience upon hireRegistered Nurse: CA RNBasic Life Support - CPR BLS within 30 Days Advanced Cardiac Life Support, ACLS within 30 DaysPediatric Advanced Life Support within 90 Days

Preferred

Bachelors Of Science Nursing BSNCertified Nurse Operating Room CNORWhere You'll Work

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, located in Arroyo Grande, California, is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.