Surgical RNFA | First Assistant to Surgeons

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Christian Hospital in St. Louis seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to perform an expanded perioperative role as the first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures.

The RNFA works with the surgeon to provide direct patient care and collaborates with the perioperative team and the patient’s support person. Responsibilities include delivering intraoperative care, preoperative assessment, monitoring progress, administering medications, and coordinating the perioperative plan.

Qualifications

• RN responsibilities in perioperative setting
• Teamwork and collaboration in OR

Responsibilities

• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon.
• Performs focused pre-operative assessment and communicates patient outcomes.
• Monitors patient response and coordinates perioperative plan.
• Administers medications per nursing practice and evaluates progress.
• Leads and participates in professional development and ethical practice.

Job description

Christian Hospital in St. Louis seeks a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) to perform an expanded perioperative role as the first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures.

The RNFA works with the surgeon to provide direct patient care and collaborates with the perioperative team and the patient’s support person. Responsibilities include delivering intraoperative care, preoperative assessment, monitoring progress, administering medications, and coordinating the perioperative plan.