Perioperative Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced RNFA to join our surgical team in Missouri. The role provides advanced perioperative nursing care with responsibilities including pre-op assessment, intraoperative first assist, and post-op evaluation to support complex procedures and patient safety.

Collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary staff, you will help maintain sterile technique, promote optimal outcomes, and participate in quality initiatives and education to advance patient care at

Qualifications

• Preoperative assessment and postoperative evaluation are required.
• Provide intraoperative first assist support.
• Maintain sterile technique and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced perioperative nursing care as RNFA.
• Assist surgeons intraoperatively.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and staff for optimal outcomes.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Intraoperative first assist

Pre-op assessment

Post-op evaluation

Job description

Mercy, a leading healthcare organization, is seeking an experienced RNFA to join our surgical team. In this role, you will provide advanced perioperative nursing care, including pre-op assessment, intraoperative first assist, and post-op evaluation. Working closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and multidisciplinary staff, you will support complex procedures, ensure safety, maintain sterile technique, and promote optimal outcomes. Mercy offers a collaborative, compassionate culture with robust clinical resources, ongoing education, and opportunities to participate in quality initiatives and innovations in patient care.