Registered Nurse First Assist Senior

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse First Assist Senior to join their surgical team. This role involves collaborating with surgeons to deliver exceptional patient care during various surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, and robotic surgeries. The hospital is recognized for its commitment to nursing excellence, offering a supportive environment for professional growth. With comprehensive benefits and a focus on patient-centered care, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your nursing career.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• 2-5 years of experience in surgical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during procedures and provide direct patient care.
• Monitor patient responses and adjust care plans accordingly.

Skills

Patient Care

Surgical Assistance

Nursing Assessment

Medication Administration

Professional Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

da Vinci Robotic Surgical System

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

• Registered Nurse First Assist Senior
• Option to work 10/12 hour shifts
• 630-1700, 700-1900 or 900-2100
• Cases-general, ortho, robotics, GYN and vascular
• Signing bonus
• Comprehensive benefits

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

Missouri Baptist Medical Center's Surgical Services department consists of 22 ORs which include three heart team rooms and the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

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.

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)

RN

Preferred Requirements

Experience

5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

Certified First Assistant

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
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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