Perioperative RN First Assistant (OR)

Mercy Co; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans (32+ hrs)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support the Main OR, applying the nursing process to provide patient care and coordinating perioperative activities with other departments. The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree and active RN licensure in Illinois, with 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

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN licensure in the state of practice (Illinois).
• Minimum 1 year perioperative nursing experience.
• BLS/ACLS required within first year.
• Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and perioperative nursing.
• CNOR certification and/or RN-First Assistant certification class preferred.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains accountability for provision of 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.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Mercy South is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant to support the Main OR, applying the nursing process to provide patient care and coordinating perioperative activities with other departments. The ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree and active RN licensure in Illinois, with at least 1 year of perioperative nursing experience.

BLS/ACLS within the first year is required; CNOR or RN-First Assistant certification is preferred.