RNFA - SURGERY - PRN
Company: SSM Health
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health Saint
Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand Worker Type: Regular Job
Highlights: This RN First Assist role will work within robotics and
CVOR 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: PRN / Per
Diem Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee
Department: Surgery Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 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. Explore All
Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
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