RN First Assist - Operating Room CALL

Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assistant CALL POSITION

Location:

Mercy St. Louis Hospital Operating Room

Find your calling at Mercy! Utilize the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintain professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluate the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinate the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Mercy OR conducts a variety of cases including Orthopedics, Neurology, and 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. 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.

• Licensure
  : RN License in the state of MO
• Experience
  :
  Minimum of 2 years intraoperative experience
• Certifications
  : CNOR and RN‑First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer. BLS/ACLS required within first year.

• BSN Degree

• CNOR, CRNFA

Day‑one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer‑matched retirement funds for eligible co‑workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period.

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.

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.

Contact:
Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter