Rn - Surgical First Assist

SSM Health

Jefferson City, MO, United States
Not specified; sign-on bonus available upon recrui...
Direct surgical procedure assistance
Patient positioning and safety
Tissue manipulation and retraction
This role provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • The position requires implementing physician orders for visualization of the operative site using appropriate methods like sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
  • SSM Health offers competitive benefits including daily pay options, up to $5,250 in annual tuition coverage, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This role provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Salary

Not specified; Sign-on bonus available upon recruiter discussion; DailyPay flexible payment option offered

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct surgical procedure assistance
  • Patient positioning and safety
  • Tissue manipulation and retraction
  • Hemostasis techniques application
  • Wound closure and dressing

Nice-to-have

  • Evidence-based practice knowledge
  • Constant state of alertness
  • Age-specific clinical needs care

Key Requirements

  • Completion of RNFA program meeting AORN standards
  • Two years registered nurse experience in advanced surgical specialty
  • State Registered Professional Nurse license
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification
  • Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification

Work Rights

Must have valid US work authorization for Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin

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