RN - First Assistant, Mercy Jefferson

Overview

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:
Nurse - First Assistant, 40 hours per week, Days, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO 63028. Make a direct impact in the OR—every case, every day. We're seeking an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join a collaborative surgical team where expertise and teamwork truly matter. In this role, you'll work side‑by‑side with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care, using advanced clinical skills to support patients before, during, and after surgery.

This is a full‑time opportunity for an RNFA who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values high standards of care, and wants to be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team. If you're looking for a role where your skills are trusted, your voice is valued, and your work makes a meaningful difference—this is it.

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains accountability for provision of care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
• Collaborates with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care as an RN First Assistant.

• Nurse - First Assistant
• 40 hours per week, Days
• Mercy Hospital Jefferson, Festus, MO 63028
• Make a direct impact in the OR—every case, every day.

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of perioperative nursing experience.
• Certifications: CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer. BLS/ACLS required within first year.
• Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.
• Preferred: CNOR Certification.

• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you ll grow with us.