Registered Nurse - First Assist - PRN
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 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:
4403000037 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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