RN First Assist - Center for Performance Medicine

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Job summary

A leading health care organization in St. Louis is seeking a full-time RN First Assistant for the Center for Performance Medicine. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide exceptional patient care and evaluating the effectiveness of care provided. The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing education, active RN licensure, and at least one year of perioperative nursing experience. This position offers day-one comprehensive health coverage, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Minimum 1-year perioperative nursing experience.
• BLS/ACLS required within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintain professional accountability for patient care.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care provided by caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.

Skills

Perioperative nursing experience

Compassion

Professionalism

Collaboration

Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Job description

RN First Assist - Center for Performance Medicine

Mercy Center for Performance Medicine Surgery Center
Full‑time day shift first assistant position.

About the Role

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Mercy Center for Performance Medicine Surgery Center
RN - First Assistant, FT Day Shift

Who We Are

Mercy Center for Performance Medicine out‑patient surgery offers state‑of‑the‑art care to patients in need of surgical care. The center consists of 10 operating rooms, 2 minor procedure rooms and 1 cysto suite, making it one of the largest surgery centers in the United States. Equipped with the latest and greatest technology. Surgery specialties include orthopedics, urology, plastics, neuro and general surgery. The surgery center also includes its own pre/post area, PACU, 23‑hour stay area, SPD and supply chain. Caregivers at CPM have the luxury of no weekends, no holidays and no call.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of 1‑year perioperative nursing experience.
• Certifications: BLS/ACLS required within first year.
• Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.
• Preferred: CNOR certification and/or RN‑First Assistant certification class preferred.

Benefits

Day‑one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer‑matched retirement funds are just a few the great benefits offered to eligible co‑workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

Work Environment

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care. At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy

Compassion and professionalism go hand‑in‑hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Mercy

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industry

• Hospitals and Health Care