RN-First Assist Certified

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)

Upfront Tuition Coverage (FlexPath)

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles is seeking a Registered Nurse First Assist to support surgeons before, during, and after procedures. The role requires RNFA education or equivalency and two years of surgical RN experience.

Clinical duties include patient positioning, visualization of the operative field, hemostasis, wound closure, and postoperative nursing care. The position is day shift, with a 40-hour work week and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program or RNFA education equivalency for CRNFA.
• Two years’ registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty.

Responsibilities

• Position patient to maximize exposure for surgical procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Assist with visualization of the operative site using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Assist with hemostasis using established methods.
• Aid in body plane closure and dressing application, including drains.
• Apply evidence-based nursing knowledge to post-anesthesia nursing care and patient age-specific needs.

Education

RNFA program completion

Job description

It‘s more than a career, it‘s a callingMO-SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights

Unit/location: Registered Nurse - First Assist Certified - SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles.

Orientation Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-3pm. Schedule: Monday- Friday 10hour shift (6am-5pm). On-call responsibilities include 3-4 nights per month, with weekend and holiday call on a rotating schedule.

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Job Summary

Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department‘s scope of service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program or RNFA education equivalency for CRNFA

Experience

Two years ‘ registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty

Physical Requirements

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Occasional driving. Rare crawling and running.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndCertified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)OrCertified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA) - National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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Equal Opportunity

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.