Registered Nurse – First Assist

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to support surgeons before, during, and after operative procedures. The RNFA will position patients, assist with visualization, tissue manipulation, hemostasis, and wound closure, and apply evidence-based practices tailored to each patient.

They will ensure safety, communicate with the surgical team, and perform duties as assigned in a fast-paced perioperative setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an RNFA program or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of RN experience in advanced surgical specialties.
• Current professional licenses/certifications including BLS, RN license, CNOR.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and assist with visualization, tissue manipulation, hemostasis, and wound closure.
• Apply evidence-based practices, ensure safety, and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to safety

Patient care expertise

Teamwork

Evidence-based practices

Education

RN license

CNOR certification

RNFA training or equivalent

Job description

Role: Provides assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures as a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA).

Responsibilities: Positions patients, assists with visualization, tissue manipulation, hemostasis, wound closure, and applies evidence-based practices tailored to patient needs. Ensures safety and performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Completion of an RNFA program or equivalent, at least two years of RN experience in advanced surgical specialties, and required professional licenses/certifications (BLS, RN license, CNOR).

Physical Skills: Constant standing, walking, speaking, and visual acuity; frequent lifting and repositioning of patients and equipment; occasional driving and physical movements like bending and stooping.

Key Skills: Attention to safety, patient care expertise, teamwork, and adherence to evidence-based practices.