RN First Assistant – Ortho Surgery ($15K Bonus)

BJC HealthCare (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan repayment assistance

Bonus eligible $15K

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Barnes Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an RN First Assistant (RNFA) to provide expanded perioperative support. The role collaborates with surgeons and perioperative staff to deliver direct patient care in the operating room.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of perioperative experience, RN licensure, and CNOR certification. Morning shifts, comprehensive benefits, and loan repayment support are offered, with bonus eligibility up to $15K.

Qualifications

• RNFA: expanded perioperative role and direct patient care.
• CNOR or CNFA certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon, collaborating with the team.
• Perform pre-operative nursing assessment and communicate patient outcomes.
• Monitor patient response and adjust care plan during the perioperative period.
• Coordinate with perioperative team to optimize safety, efficiency, and quality of care.
• Support professional development and lifelong learning within the team.

Skills

RN First Assist

Clinical perioperative collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Barnes Jewish Hospital, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an RN First Assistant (RNFA) to provide expanded perioperative support. The role collaborates with surgeons and perioperative staff to deliver direct patient care in the operating room.

Ideal candidates have 2-5 years of perioperative experience, RN licensure, and CNOR certification. Morning shifts, comprehensive benefits, and loan repayment support are offered, with bonus eligibility up to $15K.