Registered Nurse First Assistant - Perioperative

Provident Behavioral Health; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking an experienced RN First Assist for our Main Operating Room. The role focuses on expert perioperative care and first-assist support during surgical procedures, collaborating closely with surgeons and the OR team to ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining sterile technique.

The ideal candidate will perform tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing as directed, conduct comprehensive pre- and post-operative assessments, and document all

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN with strong perioperative nursing knowledge.
• Proficiency in sterile technique and intraoperative safety practices.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with surgeons and multidisciplinary OR staff.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform first-assist tasks including tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing as directed.
• Conduct thorough pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments.
• Document intraoperative nursing care and relevant observations.
• Support patient safety and adherence to infection prevention protocols.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Sterile technique

Team coordination

Clinical assessment & documentation

Education

RN license

Job description

RN First Assist – Main Operating Room

Provide expert perioperative nursing care and first-assist support during surgical procedures. Collaborate with surgeons and the OR team to ensure safe, efficient operations while maintaining strict sterile technique.

Key Duties

• Perform first-assist tasks including tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing as directed
• Conduct thorough pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments
• Document intraoperative nursing care and relevant observations
• Support patient safety and adherence to infection prevention protocols
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse with strong perioperative nursing knowledge
• Proficiency in sterile technique and intraoperative safety practices
• Ability to coordinate effectively with surgeons and multidisciplinary OR staff
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills