RN - First Assist- DePaul Hospital

SSM Health; Bay St. Louis (MS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Surgical Assistant to provide direct support to surgeons during procedures. Ideal candidates should have completed an RNFA program and possess two years of advanced surgical nursing experience. Responsibilities include positioning patients and ensuring optimal care during surgery. The position offers competitive hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Position patients for optimal surgical exposure.
• Implement physicians' orders for visualization of the surgical site.
• Assist with body plane closure and wound dressings.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Surgical assistance

Education

Completion of an RNFA program meeting AORN standards

Tools

Stabilizing equipment

Job description

Overview

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type: Regular

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

State of Work Location: Illinois

State Licenses by Location

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4403000128 Surgery

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

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.

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.