OR Registered Nurse First Assistant - Perioperative Expert

Mercy Co; Collinsville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support the Main OR. You will utilize the nursing process to provide high-quality patient care, coordinate with other departments, and ensure patient rights and confidentiality at all times.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, active RN licensure, and at least 1 year of perioperative nursing experience. BLS/ACLS within the first year is required; CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1 year perioperative nursing experience.
• BLS/ACLS required within first year.
• CNOR certification and/or RN-First Assistant certification class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

RN license (state-specific)

Job description

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support the Main OR. You will utilize the nursing process to provide high-quality patient care, coordinate with other departments, and ensure patient rights and confidentiality at all times.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, active RN licensure, and at least 1 year of perioperative nursing experience. BLS/ACLS within the first year is required; CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred.