What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - First Assistant position at Mercy?
Mercy St Louis Operating Room
RN - First Assistant
FT Days
Where Nurses Come to Grow!
We understand you have invested time and resources into becoming a great nurse. Likewise, Mercy wants to invest in you as you answer your calling!
Mercy OR conducts a variety of cases including Orthopedics, Neurology, General Services. RNs are typically hired into one of these specialty pods, and may have the opportunity to cross-train to other pods in the department.
Proposed Schedule: Three 12s, Four 10s or Five 8s (Days)
The RN First Assistant practices perioperative nursing and has acquired the knowledge, skills, and judgment through organized instruction and supervised practice to first or second assist the surgeon in the operating room. The intraoperative activities of the RN first assistant must be supervised by a surgeon.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Must have either a current RN Temporary Permit/RN license in the State of Missouri.
- Experience: Must have minimum of 1 year intraoperative experience.
- Certifications:
- CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer.
- BLS/ACLS required within first year.
- Preferred Education: BSN Degree.
- Preferred Experience: Three (3) or more years intraoperative experience.
- Preferred Certifications: CNOR, CRNFA.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!
Sign On Bonus up to $7,500 for experienced OR RN's interested in RNFA program
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
If you have questions, contact Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter at stephanie.royer@mercy.net