Cardiac Cath Lab First Assist RN

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is seeking a Staff Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons in the operating room. You will provide direct patient care alongside the surgical team and assist with perioperative planning.

The role emphasizes intraoperative assistance, patient safety, and collaboration with the perioperative team. Requirements include RN licensure, 2–5 years of OR experience, and CNOR certification preferred; ADN/BSN accepted.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years perioperative RN experience.
• RNFA experience or certification preferred.
• Cardiac cath OR experience is advantageous.
• Must live within 30 minutes of Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as first assistant to the surgeon.
• Collaborates with perioperative team to plan and deliver care.
• Assesses patient status and supports safety and efficiency in the OR.
• Participates in professional development and maintains standards.
• Advocates for patients and integrates evidence into practice.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

First assistant experience

CNOR preferred

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible External Candidates
• Benefits Eligible
• 10 Hour Shifts - 7:00am-5:30pm

Additional Information About The Role

• Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible External Candidates
• Benefits Eligible
• 10 Hour Shifts - 7:00am-5:30pm
• No Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Prior Operating Room or Cardiac Cath Experience Required
• Must Live within 30 Minutes of Barnes Jewish Hospital for Call Requirement
• Accept ADN/BSN/MSN Candidates
• Completed RNFA Program Preferred, but not Required

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Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Cardiac Cath Lab, a division of the Cardiovascular Procedure Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is on the leading edge of technology. Patients have been among the first to benefit from advanced angioplasty techniques, valvuloplasty and percutaneous valve replacements. The Cardiac Cath Lab has a 97% success rate in acute interventional cases and a current rate of 100% of STEMI patients receiving emergency percutaneous cardiac intervention within 90 minutes. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills, clinical expertise and critical care skills to continually assess the patients' hemodynamic, neurologic and respiratory response to the varied procedures performed in the lab. The Staff Nurse (RN) is responsible for administering conscious sedation to patients during these procedures as well continually assessing their level of sedation and managing their airway. The Staff Nurse (RN) always puts the patients needs first by being a patient advocate in all aspects of care.

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.

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
• 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 dayBJC 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

• Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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