RN First Assistant, Outpatient Surgery — No Call

BJC HealthCare; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Senior RNFA for the Outpatient Surgery Center-Sunset Hills in the greater St. Louis area.

The role involves acting as an expanded perioperative first assistant, delivering intraoperative patient care in collaboration with surgeons, and contributing to a high-performing perioperative team. The RNFA works with the surgeon to provide direct patient care, participates in professional development, and adheres to safety and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• RNFA role requires expanded perioperative responsibilities.
• Excellent intraoperative patient care as part of the surgical team.
• Patient advocacy and collaboration with perioperative staff.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon.
• Supports perioperative team with safety, efficiency, and cost considerations.
• Monitors patient response and adjusts the care plan as needed.
• Administers medications per nursing standards.
• Participates in professional development and practice standard updates.
• Leads ethical practice and contributes to staff growth.

Skills

First assistant to surgeons

Perioperative care

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Senior RNFA for the Outpatient Surgery Center-Sunset Hills in the greater St. Louis area.

The role involves acting as an expanded perioperative first assistant, delivering intraoperative patient care in collaboration with surgeons, and contributing to a high-performing perioperative team. The RNFA works with the surgeon to provide direct patient care, participates in professional development, and adheres to safety and ethical standards.