Registered Nurse - First Assist (SR)

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life insurance available

Retirement contribution and 401(k)

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in St. Louis seeks an experienced RNFA to serve as first assistant to surgeons in the operating room, partnering with the perioperative team to deliver direct patient care.

The role is safety-sensitive and requires a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, RN licensure, CNOR certification, and 2–5 years of perioperative experience; Certified First Assistant credentials are preferred. The facility offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 2-5 years perioperative experience preferred.
• CNOR certification and RN licensure required; Certified First Assistant credential may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to department efficiency.
• Monitors patient response and adjusts plan of care accordingly.
• Administers medications according to standard nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and lifelong learning.
• Advocates for perioperative health safety and ethical practice.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park. The Perioperative Services staff at Barnes Jewish West County Hospital provide excellent Surgical Care by partnering with an extraordinary team of physicians and health care professionals. They are able to offer the comforts of a small community hospital. combined with the resources of the world-renowned BJC HeathCare System and Washington University Medical School. Our highly educated and dedicated staff continually strive to improve the health of the people and communities they serve.

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

• 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

• Certified First Assistant

Benefits And Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer