Clinical Nurse- PCU

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN for First Assistant to join their surgical team. This full-time role involves collaborating closely with surgeons to deliver exceptional patient care during procedures. The position offers a competitive salary, a generous sign-on bonus, and comprehensive benefits from day one. If you have a passion for patient safety and surgical excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation Package

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition Assistance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Adoption Assistance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited First Assistant Program with clinical hours.
• 1 year of RNFA experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and provide direct patient care.
• Monitor patient responses and modify care plans as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Nursing Assessment

Medication Administration

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Nursing Software

Job description

Additional Information About the Role



The Operating Room at Christian Hospital is searching for a full time position for RN for First Assistant to assist Providers during procedures. See additional information below for your reference.

* 8 hrs shift Mon- Fri. (7am ? 3:30pm)
* Call Schedule
* 4th - 6th weekend (Pending Staffing)
* 1 overnight weekly
* Call response time 45min

* Sign on bonus up to $15,000
* Relocation Package for qualified candidates
* Comprehensive Benefits
* CNOR certification
* MUST Completed an First Assistant Program (Clinical Hours Completed prior to hire)
* 1 yr of RNFA exp.

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian, offers 24 hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

Contracted services providing assistance to the Surgeon in the Operating Room. Part of the Surgical team the Surgical Assistant has accepted responsibilities to work as a team member in the operating room.

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

BJC Total Rewards

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
* Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
* 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

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*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. Equal Opportunity Employer