RN - First Assistant

Health eCareers; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an RN - First Assistant to join the St. Louis Operating Room team. This role involves assisting surgeons and supporting various surgical cases. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a sign-on bonus for experienced candidates. Join our compassionate community and make a difference!

Benefits

Day-one health, vision, and dental coverage

PTO and tuition reimbursement

Employer-matched retirement funds

Qualifications

• RN license in Missouri required.
• 1 year of intraoperative experience required; prefer 3+ years.
• CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons in the operating room.
• Supervise intraoperative activities under a surgeon.
• Participate in a variety of cases including Orthopedics and Neurology.

Skills

Intraoperative experience

Compassion

Professionalism

Education

BSN Degree

Job description

Mercy St Louis Operating Room

RN - First Assistant

FT Days

Where Nurses Come to Grow!

We understand you have invested time and resources into becoming a great nurse. Likewise, Mercy wants to invest in you as you answer your calling!

Mercy OR conducts a variety of cases including Orthopedics, Neurology, General Services. RNs are typically hired into one of these specialty pods, and may have the opportunity to cross-train to other pods in the department.

Proposed Schedule: Three 12s, Four 10s or Five 8s (Days)

The RN First Assistant practices perioperative nursing and has acquired the knowledge, skills, and judgment through organized instruction and supervised practice to first or second assist the surgeon in the operating room. The intraoperative activities of the RN first assistant must be supervised by a surgeon.

Qualifications:

• Licensure: Must have either a current RN Temporary Permit/RN license in the State of Missouri.
• Experience: Must have minimum of 1 year intraoperative experience.
• Certifications:
  • CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer.
  • BLS/ACLS required within first year.
• Preferred Education: BSN Degree.
• Preferred Experience: Three (3) or more years intraoperative experience.
• Preferred Certifications: CNOR, CRNFA.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

Sign On Bonus up to $7,500 for experienced OR RN's interested in RNFA program

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

If you have questions, contact Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter at [e-mail]