BJC Healthcare

Registered Nurse First Assist

BJC Healthcare$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid RN license
  • 2-5 years of perioperative nursing experience
  • CNOR certification required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Certified First Assistant credentials required

Responsibilities

  • Deliver intraoperative care as the first assistant to the surgeon
  • Conduct pre-operative nursing assessments and formulate nursing diagnoses
  • Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans as needed
  • Engage in lifelong learning and professional development
  • Collaborate with the perioperative team to enhance department efficiency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from first day of the month after hire
  • Paid disability insurance
  • Automatic annual retirement contribution of 4%
  • 401(k) plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance available from first day
  • Access to professional development through BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
  • Generous paid time off policy including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal time
  • Adoption assistance program
Full Job Description
Additional Information About the Role

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse First Assist
  • Robotics position
    • Acute critical care Pod 2
  • No call, no weekends
  • CNOR needed
  • Comprehensive benefits

Overview

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

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

Responsibilities
  • Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member. Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure. Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
  • Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
  • Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice. Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA. Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions. Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes. Systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
  • Participates in professional development and life long learning. Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities. Evaluates their practice in context with current professional practice 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 to include patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

  • Minimum Requirements

    Education
  • Nursing Diploma/Associate's
  • - Nursing
    Experience
  • 2-5 years

  • Supervisor Experience
  • No Experience

  • Licenses & Certifications
  • RN

  • Preferred Requirements

    Education
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Nursing
    Licenses & Certifications
  • Certified First Assistant
  • Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)
  • CERTIFIED RN FIRST ASSIST

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available 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 first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

    About BJC Healthcare

    BJC Healthcare is a healthcare services provider that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the St. Louis, Missouri area. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in St. Louis. BJC Healthcare is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 31,000 employees. The company's hospitals and clinics provide a wide range of medical services, including cancer treatment, heart care, and women's health. BJC Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care to its patients and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its work.
    Learn more about BJC Healthcare
    Size
    31,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1993

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