Registered Nurse - First Assist Operating Room

Position: Registered Nurse - First Assist - Days - Operating Room

Registered Nurse - First Assist - Days - Operating Room

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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis.

Job Overview

The role provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures as a Registered Nurse First Assistant.

Job Highlights

• Sign‑on Bonus (eligibility varies).
• Schedule Options:
  Full Time, Part Time, Weekend Option & PRN available.
• Schedule Time Options: 7a‑7p, 7p‑7a.
• Benefits:
  Competitive, affordable health insurance; daily payroll, paid maternity/paternity, adoption assistance, wellness plans, retirement with employer matching, long/short‑term disability, employee assistance programs.

Job Summary

Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

• Position the patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific and clinical needs as described in the department’s scope of service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN First Assistant education program or RNFA education equivalency for CRNFA.

Experience

• Two years’ registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty.

Physical Requirements

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for near and far distances and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

• State of Illinois:
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – AHA.
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) – Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).
• State of Missouri:
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – AHA.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) – CCI.
• State of Oklahoma:
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – AHA.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) – CCI.
• State of Wisconsin:
  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS HCP) – AHA.
  • Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State OR Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) – CCI.

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America).

Job Type

Employee (Regular).

Department

Surgery.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through Daily Pay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: provided through Flex Path Funded for eligible members.

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  to learn more.

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