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Registered Nurse-Surgical First Assist

Saint Joseph Health System (Indiana)
Mishawaka, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2027
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

Up to $8700 Sign-On Bonus!!

Functions as a peri-operative registered nurse who works in collaboration with the surgeon and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes through application of the advanced knowledge, judgment, and skills specific to the expanded role of RNFA. First assisting behaviors are further refinements of peri-operative nursing practice and are executed within the context of the nursing process. These behaviors include certain delegated medical functions that can be assumed by the RN who is qualified to practice as an RNFA


Why Saint Joseph Health System?
At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care. 

What we offer:

  • Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment

  • 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)

  • Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)

  • Retirement savings account with employer match

  • Generous paid time off program 7 paid holidays

  • Colleague well-being resources

  • NO mandatory overtime

  • Employee referral incentive program

  • State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach

About the job:
As a Registered Nurse at Saint Joseph Health System you are responsible for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Our RNs are patient advocates who provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues. This position works 4/10's (7:00am - 5:30pm) and requires call one weekday per week and holiday rotation with a 30 minute response time.

Requirements:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited school for professional nursing. BSN preferred. MSN or Certification of specialty preferred. Completion of an RNFA program that is equivalent to one academic year of formal, post-basic nursing study and meets the Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN) standards for RN first assistant education programs.

  • Licensure:  RN Indiana license. Certification in peri-operative nursing (CNOR), required upon hire. Required, RNFA Certification within 2 years of completion of RNFA program or 2 years of notification of those currently practicing as an RNFA.

  • Experience: RN for a minimum two years experience in Surgery. Prefer DaVinci Robotics Experience and Vascular Surgery Experience

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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