RNFA: Perioperative First Assistant

BJC HealthCare; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Memorial Hospital Belleville, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an experienced RNFA to act as first assistant in the operating room. You will provide direct patient care alongside surgeons and collaborate with a multidisciplinary perioperative team.

Minimum requirements include 2 years of nursing experience, RN licensure, and an RNFA (CNOR preferred). The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and high-quality perioperative care.

Qualifications

• Expanded perioperative role as first assistant to surgeons.
• RNFA works with the surgeon to provide direct patient care.
• Collaborates with perioperative team and patient support persons.

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative care as first assistant to the surgeon.
• Contributes to perioperative department efficiency and safety.
• Monitors patient responses and updates care plan during surgery.
• Administers medications per standard nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and peer learning.

Skills

RNFA

First assistant

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Memorial Hospital Belleville, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an experienced RNFA to act as first assistant in the operating room. You will provide direct patient care alongside surgeons and collaborate with a multidisciplinary perioperative team.

Minimum requirements include 2 years of nursing experience, RN licensure, and an RNFA (CNOR preferred). The role focuses on safety, efficiency, and high-quality perioperative care.