rnfa
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 4, 2024
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Job Description:
**Job Summary:**
Provides direct assistance to surgeons before, during and after
surgical procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
**Job Description:**
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse First
Assistant (RNFA) to join our team at SSM Health Saint Louis
University Hospital. As an RNFA, you will play a critical role in
providing direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures,
ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
**Responsibilities:**
* Positions patients 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
* 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
* Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
**Requirements:**
* Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for
RN first assistant education program
* Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical
specialty
* APRN that has completed the RNFA program that meets the AORN
standards for RN first assistant education program
* Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP)
certification
* Registered Professional Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of work
location
**Benefits:**
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Paid parental leave
* Flexible payment options
* Upfront tuition coverage
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
**About SSM Health:**
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the
greater St. Louis region. We are committed to providing
high-quality, patient-centered care to our communities.
Keywords: SSM Health, Saint Peters , rnfa, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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