Job Description

RN - First Assistant, Days | Outpatient Surgery Center, St. Joseph Hospital – St. Charles at SSM Health summary:

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) provides direct surgical assistance to surgeons before, during, and after procedures in a fast-paced outpatient surgery center. Responsibilities include patient positioning, assisting with tissue manipulation, hemostasis, wound closure, and maintaining operating room readiness. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, RNFA certification, and experience in advanced surgical specialties such as orthopedics, general surgery, and plastics.

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MO-SSM Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Kisker Road

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Full-Time

Schedule:   Monday–Friday | No weekends | No on-call

Location: SSM Health Outpatient Surgery Center - Kisker Road

With floating to SJHC as needed.

We are seeking a   dedicated and experienced RNFA   to join our dynamic surgical team. This is a   fast-paced, team-oriented environment   where flexibility, initiative, and a positive attitude are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• First assist in a wide range of surgical procedures
• Circulate and scrub as needed
• Assist with case preparation and room turnovers
• Stock and maintain operating rooms and supply areas
• Float between OSC-K and SJHC based on surgical volume

Specialties We Cover:

• Orthopedics (hand, foot & ankle, sports medicine)
• General surgery (including breast)
• Plastics and cosmetic procedures
• Podiatry
• Pain management

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum  1 year of RNFA experience
• Proficient in circulating and scrubbing
• ACLS certification  (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong team player with a   can-do attitude
• Flexible with scheduling and willing to assist wherever needed

Job Summary:

Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positions patient to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Implements physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's scope of service.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program or RNFA education equivalency for CRNFA

EXPERIENCE

• Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

 
State of Work Location: Illinois

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• And
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• And
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
• And
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State 
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4403030002 ASC OPC-K

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse First Assistant, RNFA, surgical assistance, outpatient surgery, perioperative nursing, patient positioning, hemostasis, wound closure, operating room, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, plastics surgery

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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