Registered Nurse - First Assist; RNFA

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility provides a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

The Perioperative Services staff at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital provide excellent surgical care by partnering with an extraordinary team of physicians and health care professionals. The staff offers the comforts of a small community hospital combined with the resources of the BJC Health Care System and Washington University Medical School. Our highly educated and dedicated staff continually strive to improve the health of the people and communities they serve.

Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. The RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care and acts as a professional colleague with the perioperative team. The RNFA collaborates with the patient-designated support person and other health care providers when planning care.

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Performs a focused nursing assessment pre‑operatively in reference to the planned procedure.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and identifies desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Communicates patient outcomes and collaborates with the team to plan care, considering patient safety, effectiveness, efficiency, environment, and cost.
• Monitors patients’ responses and modifies the plan of care accordingly.
• Administers medications according to standard nursing practice.
• Develops and manages an individualized plan of care that directs RNFA interventions.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions.
• Evaluates patient progress toward achieving outcomes and systematically evaluates the quality of nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning opportunities, evaluating practice against current professional standards, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues, and others.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum, including patient and family education.
• Incorporates research findings into practice and advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health and safety.
• Provides leadership within the profession and professional practice setting.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma / Associate's – Nursing
• Experience:
  
  2–5 years
• Supervisor
  
  Experience:
  
  No Experience
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  RN

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree – Nursing
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Certified First Assistant, Certified Nurse OR (CNOR), Certified RN First Assistant

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available from the first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition assistance available on the first day of employment
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit that combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Not all benefits apply to all jobs.

Equal Opportunity Employer