**It's more than a career, it's a calling** 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. 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