Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Community engagement opportunities

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to provide perioperative patient care as a key member of the surgical team. You will collaborate with surgeons and healthcare professionals during procedures, performing preoperative assessments and intraoperative monitoring in a busy facility.

The role emphasizes intraoperative assistance, patient safety, and ongoing professional development within a 23-operating room hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BSN with 2-5 years nursing experience; 5-10 years preferred.
• Current RN license and CNOR certification; Certified First Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgical teams in various cases, including general, ortho, robotics, GYN, vascular, neuro, and spine surgeries in a hospital with 23 ORs.
• Provides intraoperative assistance, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and professionalism at all times.

Skills

Surgical teamwork

Intraoperative assistance

Safety awareness

Education

BSN

CNOR certification

Job description

Role: The Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) provides perioperative patient care as a key member of the surgical team, collaborating with surgeons and other healthcare professionals during procedures.

• Performs preoperative assessments, develops and manages individualized care plans, and monitors patient responses intraoperatively.
• Administers medications, evaluates patient progress, and ensures safety and quality standards are met.
• Participates in professional development, incorporates research into practice, and advocates for patient safety and ethical care.
• Contributes to team efficiency and promotes professional growth among colleagues.

Qualifications

• BSN required, with 2-5 years of nursing experience; 5-10 years preferred.
• Current RN license and CNOR certification; Certified First Assistant preferred.

Skills & Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgical teams in various cases, including general, ortho, robotics, GYN, vascular, neuro, and spine surgeries in a hospital with 23 ORs.
• Provides intraoperative assistance, ensuring safety, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Works in a safety-sensitive environment, demonstrating alertness and professionalism at all times.

Additional benefits include comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and community engagement opportunities.