RN First Assist: Perioperative Leader & Surgical Expert

Veterans Health Administration; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Saint Louis is seeking a First Assist Registered Nurse (RNFA) to provide advanced perioperative nursing care and take on expanded responsibilities in the operating room. The RNFA works under the supervisor of the surgeon and collaborates with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role focuses on leadership in planning long-term unit goals, applying critical thinking, and delivering comprehensive perioperative services across the surgical

Qualifications

• RNFA duties and responsibilities in expanded perioperative role.
• Current RN licensure in good standing with a valid state license.
• Experience in surgical settings and collaboration with surgical teams.

Responsibilities

• Delivers perioperative nursing care to patients across the surgical continuum.
• Assists in patient positioning, prepping, and draping; provides exposure as needed.
• Controls bleeding and provides hemostasis using standard and advanced technologies.
• Sutures, staples, and wound closure with appropriate dressings and drains as delegated.
• Operates under surgeon direction and reviews practice to ensure quality of care.

Skills

RNFA duties

Perioperative nursing

Leadership

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Saint Louis is seeking a First Assist Registered Nurse (RNFA) to provide advanced perioperative nursing care and take on expanded responsibilities in the operating room. The RNFA works under the supervisor of the surgeon and collaborates with the care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role focuses on leadership in planning long-term unit goals, applying critical thinking, and delivering comprehensive perioperative services across the surgical