Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
Community Health Partners (CHP)
Fresno, CA
5x8 hrs, Days

Overview:

Opportunities for you!

 

• Consecutively recognized as a top employer by Forbes, and in 2025 by Newsweek 

• Free Continuing Education and certification  

• Tuition reimbursement, education programs and scholarships 

• Vacation time starts building on Day 1, and builds with your seniority 

• Free money toward retirement with a 403(b) and matching contributions 

• Great food options with on-demand ordering 

• Free parking and electric charging 

 

Commitment to diversity and inclusion is a cornerstone of our culture at Community. All are welcome as valued members of our community. 

We know that our ability to provide the highest level of care is through taking care of our incredible teams. Learn more on our Benefits page. 

Responsibilities:

Community Health Partners, part of Community Health System — the region's largest healthcare system and home to the only Level I Trauma Center — provides trusted, high-quality care within multiple specialties in outpatient settings across the Valley. As an RN First Assistant (RNFA) for Community Health Partners' Urology team, you'll play a vital role in the surgical environment, collaborating directly with surgeons and care teams to support exceptional outcomes and patient experiences. 

 

• Provide intraoperative support under the direct supervision of the surgeon, assisting with surgical exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions to ensure optimal patient outcomes. 

• Function as a Scrub Nurse or Circulating Nurse when not serving as the RNFA, maintaining readiness to support surgical cases across multiple specialties. 

• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to uphold safety, sterile technique, and evidence-based best practices in every procedure. 

• Contribute to the overall efficiency of the surgical team by anticipating surgeon and patient needs while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment. 

 

This is a unique opportunity to grow your surgical expertise within an integrated outpatient care setting that values skill, teamwork, and professional growth. 

Qualifications:

Education & Experience  

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Physiology, Healthcare or related field required 

• Successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the Association of Perioperative RN (AORN) standards required 

• Credentialed by the CHS Medical Staff Office as an Allied Health Professional and privileged to perform RN First Assistant standardized procedures required 

• 1 year of relevant experience required 

  

Licenses and Certifications  

• RN - Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the state of California required 

• BLS - Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required 

Disclaimers:

• Pay ranges listed are an estimate and subject to change.
• If any bonuses are noted, they are only applicable to external hires meeting criteria.