Job Description

RNFA - Outpatient Surgery Center - PRN at Mercy summary:

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) at the Outpatient Surgery Center provides perioperative nursing care, assists in surgical procedures, and coordinates patient care. This role requires professional accountability, ensuring patient rights and confidentiality, and maintaining high standards consistent with organizational values. The position supports flexible scheduling and career growth within a compassionate healthcare community using advanced technology and innovative procedures.

Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) – Outpatient Surgery Center

12345 W Bend Medical Building
12345 W Bend Dr, Suite 201
Saint Louis, Missouri 63128

PRN (As Needed)

What You’ll Love About This Role

• 401(k) with Employer Match – Invest in your future with confidence
• Flexible Scheduling – Work when it fits your life
• Free On-Site Parking – Easy access, no extra cost
• Career Growth Opportunities – Advance your skills and grow with Mercy

Overview:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the over all effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of practice.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of perioperative nursing experience required.
• Demonstrated ongoing competence in perioperative nursing and surgical assistance.

Certifications

• Required:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – must be obtained within the first year of employment
• Preferred:
  • CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
  • RN First Assistant certification or completion of RNFA course

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform essential job duties

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.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Keywords:

Registered Nurse First Assistant, RNFA, perioperative nursing, surgical assistance, patient care coordination, outpatient surgery center, basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support, clinical nursing, healthcare

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