First Assist Registered Nurse - Days

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to join their surgical team. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures and providing comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, CNOR certification, and at least two years of RN experience. The position offers a competitive sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of RN experience needed.
• Certified First Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJWC July2021

The BJC RN Career Ladder differentiates BJC as the place for nurses to work in the greater St. Louis area!

* This is a tool to empower nurses to work at the top of their license and own their career progression.
* The BJC RN Career Ladder promotes professional development, leadership, collaboration, education and service excellence and gives staff the opportunity to continue doing what they do best caring for patients while having the opportunity to advance to the next step in their career.
* Moves to higher ladder levels will result in a percentage increase of current pay that aligns with the new job description.

Barnes Jewish West County Hospital is a new state of the art facility that opened for patient care in November 2019. We are looking for Registered Nurses that can become part of a learning and growing team.

Position Highlights

* $15,000 Sign On Bonus Eligible*
* (4) 10 hour shifts, Call Required
* 0630 1700

* BSN Required
* Cert Nurse OR (CNOR) Required
* 2 plus years of RN experience needed
* Benefit eligible first day of month after start

The RFNA is a preoperative registered nurse with advanced training in surgical first assisting. This role involves assisting surgeons during procedures, providing preoperative and postoperative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, clinical expertise, and the ability to function effectively in a fast paced surgical environment.

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 was designed to provide 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. They are able to offer the comforts of a small community hospital. combined with the resources of the world-renowned BJC HeathCare 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.

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.
* BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

* Bachelor's Degree
Nursing

Experience

* 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

* No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

* Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)
* RN

Preferred Requirements

Experience

* 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

* Certified First Assistant

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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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