Registered Nurse First Assist

BJC HealthCare (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

Bonus eligible $15K

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Barnes Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an RN First Assistant (RNFA) to provide expanded perioperative support. The role collaborates with surgeons and perioperative staff to deliver direct patient care in the operating room.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of perioperative experience, RN licensure, and CNOR certification. Morning shifts, comprehensive benefits, and loan repayment support are offered, with bonus eligibility up to $15K.

Qualifications

• RNFA: expanded perioperative role and direct patient care.
• CNOR or CNFA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon, collaborating with the team.
• Perform pre-operative nursing assessment and communicate patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient response and adjust care plan during the perioperative period.
• Coordinate with perioperative team to optimize safety, efficiency, and quality of care.
• Support professional development and lifelong learning within the team.

Skills

RN First Assist

Clinical perioperative collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Barnes Jewish Hospital
• Registered Nurse First Assist
• Pod 5-ortho reconstruction
  • 0630-1700
  • 3/12 hour shifts (after orientation)
• No call, no weekends
• CNOR needed
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Bonus eligible $15K
• Comprehensive benefits

Overview

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
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 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

*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