RN First Assist: Perioperative Leader & Surgical Team Partner

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Community benefits

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to provide specialized perioperative care alongside surgeons, helping optimize patient outcomes during procedures.

The role delivers intraoperative nursing, conducts pre-operative assessments, collaborates with the surgical team, and supports patient and family education while upholding perioperative safety and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• RN license required and CNOR certification.
• 2–5 years of nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and Certified First Assistant credentials.
• Strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to surgical efficiency, ensure safety and effectiveness, modify care plans as needed.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and uphold perioperative professional standards.
• Collaborate with surgical team and educate patients and families about perioperative care.

Skills

RN license

2-5 years experience

CNOR certification

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified First Assistant credentials

Job description

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA) to provide specialized perioperative care alongside surgeons, helping optimize patient outcomes during procedures.

The role delivers intraoperative nursing, conducts pre-operative assessments, collaborates with the surgical team, and supports patient and family education while upholding perioperative safety and ethical standards.