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:RN First Assistant (RNFA) - Main Operating RoomMercy St. Louis HospitalFull-Time Days$10,000 Sign-On Bonus AvailableSeeking Experienced RNFA CandidatesAbout the Role
Join the Main Operating Room team at Mercy St. Louis Hospital, a
Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center providing advanced surgical care for patients of all ages, including pediatrics. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN First Assistant to work alongside highly skilled surgeons and multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Service Lines (27 Operating Rooms)
Our operating room is organized into specialized teams, including:
- General Surgery: General, Burn, Plastics, Bariatric, and Colorectal Surgery
- Women's & Urology Services: Gynecology (GYN), Genitourinary (GU/Urology), and Robotics
- Specialty Surgery: Orthopedic and Neurosurgery
- ENT Services: ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial (OMF), Dental, Pediatric, and Ophthalmology procedures
If you're an experienced RN First Assistant seeking a challenging and rewarding surgical career, we'd love to connect with you.
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
Experience: Must have a minimum of 1-year perioperative nursing experience.
Certifications: BLS/ACLS required within first year.
Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.
Preferred: CNOR certification and/or RN-First Assistant certification class preferred
