RN - First Assist (RNFA)

BJC Healthcare; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

BJC Healthcare is seeking a Perioperative RN First Assistant (RNFA) at Alton Memorial Hospital in Illinois. The PRN role covers 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with 45 minutes of call time, five days a week on an OR team dedicated to patient safety and high-quality surgical care.

Preferred CNOR, nursing license, and 2–5 years of perioperative experience are required. Join a supportive team focused on excellence in patient outcomes and professional development.

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree.
• Experience: 2–5 years in perioperative setting.
• Licenses & Certifications: RN license.
• CNOR certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and communicates outcomes.
• Functions as a surgical team member to support perioperative care.
• Monitors patient response and adjusts plan of care as needed.
• Develops and manages an individualized RNFA care plan.
• Advocates for perioperative safety and professional practice.

Skills

RNFA

CNOR

First Assistant

Operating Room

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

BSN preferred

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

PRN position - 8 hour days 7AM-3:30PM 45 min call time. Must have CNOR Additional Preferred Requirements 60;

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Operating Room Details

The Operating Room is made up of 7 General rooms, one Cysto room, and one Minor procedure room. Staffed from 0700 till 1700 Monday-Friday with all other hours and days covered with a Call Crew.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose. Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member. Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the peri-operative continuum.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice.
• Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA.
• Implements, manages, and coordinates the peri-operative plan of care related to RNFA interventions.
• Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes. Systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and life long learning. Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities. Evaluates their practice in context with current professional practice standards, rules and regulations.
• Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues and others.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions.
• Advocates for individuals and groups related to peri-operative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Nursing Diploma/Associate's – Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: RN

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree – Nursing
• Licenses & Certifications: Certified First Assistant Cert Nurse OR (CNOR) CERTIFIED RN FIRST ASSIST

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

Equal Opportunity Employer

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