Perioperative Nurse

4 days ago


St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a Perioperative Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.

Responsibilities and Requirements
  • Position patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary, while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
  • Implement physicians orders to provide visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning and irrigation.
  • Utilize appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
  • Assist with body plane closure, application of wound dressings and securing of drainage systems.
  • Apply 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.
  • As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
  • Completion of an RNFA program that meets the AORN standards for RN first assistant education program
  • Effective January 1, 2020, the education level for entry into an RNFA program and, subsequently, RNFA practice will be the baccalaureate degree. AORN recommends that RNs who were practicing as RNFAs prior to January 1, 2020, who do not have a baccalaureate degree be permitted to continue to practice as RNFAs
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
  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  • Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) - Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

  • Perioperative Nurse

    4 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a key member of our surgical services team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to provide optimal exposure for surgical procedures, using stabilizing equipment as needed to...

  • Perioperative Nurse

    2 weeks ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a Perioperative Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to provide optimal exposure for surgical procedures, utilizing stabilizing equipment when...

  • Perioperative Nurse

    2 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a skilled Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a key member of our surgical team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to provide optimal exposure for surgical procedures, using stabilizing equipment as needed to ensure...

  • Perioperative Nurse

    1 week ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    Job SummarySSM Health is seeking a highly skilled Perioperative Nurse to join our team. As a Perioperative Nurse, you will play a critical role in providing direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when necessary,...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States BJC Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Perioperative Nurse Specialist to join our team at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. As a key member of our surgical services department, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the overall efficiency of our peri-operative...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States Mercy Full time

    OverviewMercy is seeking a skilled Perioperative Nurse to join our team. As a Registered Nurse - First Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing exceptional patient care and contributing to the success of our OR team.ResponsibilitiesUtilize the nursing process to provide patient care and maintain professional accountability for provision of...

  • Perioperative Nurse

    4 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a key member of our surgical services team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.Responsibilities and RequirementsPosition patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States BJC Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Perioperative Nurse First Assistant to join our team at Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital. As a key member of our surgical team, you will work closely with surgeons to provide direct patient care and support during surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesDeliver high-quality patient care as the first assistant to...

  • Perioperative Nurse

    3 hours ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Perioperative Nurse to join our team at SSM Health. As a key member of our surgical services team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to give best exposure for surgical procedure, using stabilizing equipment when...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled RN First Assistant to join our Surgical Services team at SSM Health. As a key member of our perioperative team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety.Key ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to provide optimal exposure for...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Perioperative Nurse First Assistant to join our team at SSM Health. As a key member of our surgical services team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the highest level of patient care and satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist surgeons during surgical procedures, providing direct support...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States Diversified Search Group Full time

    Perioperative Operations Vice PresidentWellstar, a leading health system in Georgia, is seeking a seasoned leader to oversee the strategic, operational, and quality aspects of perioperative services at Kennestone Regional Medical Center & Windy Hill. As a key member of the Kennestone leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    Job SummarySSM Health is seeking a skilled Perioperative Nurse Assistant to join our team. As a key member of our surgical team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons before, during, and after surgical procedures.ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to provide optimal exposure for surgical procedures, using stabilizing equipment as needed to ensure...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    2 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States JobFlurry-Lensa-US Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RNWe are seeking a skilled Travel Nurse RN to join our team at OneStaff Medical. As a Travel Nurse RN, you will work alongside a surgeon in the operating room, providing direct patient care and assisting with surgical procedures.Job Requirements:Extensive surgical experienceAdditional training in perioperative nursingCertification in...

  • Nurse Specialist

    2 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States St. Luke's Hospital (MO) Full time

    St. Lukes Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Missouri, recognized for its commitment to quality patient care and exceptional service. As a Registered Nurse at St. Lukes, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care to patients during the perioperative period. Your primary responsibilities will include assessing, planning,...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States Insight Global Full time

    Essential Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year experience as a Circulator in surgical settingsBLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of employmentValid Missouri RN LicenseGraduate of an accredited nursing programPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferredJob...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States MedPro Healthcare Staffing Full time

    Job Title: First Assistant Registered NurseMedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a skilled First Assistant Registered Nurse to join our team for a travel assignment in a top healthcare facility.About the Role:Assist surgeon by performing technical functions during surgery, including intra-operative retraction, homeostasis, tissue manipulation, and wound...

  • Travel Nurse RN

    4 days ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States OneStaff Medical Full time

    Job Title: Travel Nurse RNWe are seeking a highly skilled Travel Nurse RN to join our team at OneStaff Medical. As a Travel Nurse RN, you will work alongside surgeons in the operating room, providing direct patient care and assisting with surgical procedures.Job Summary:This is a 13-week travel nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri, with a 40-hour workweek...


  • St Louis, Missouri, United States St Luke's Hospital of Chesterfield Missouri Full time

    Position Overview:As a Surgical Nurse Specialist, you will be integral in delivering exceptional patient care during the surgical process. Your role encompasses the assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation of patient care throughout the perioperative phase, ensuring adherence to established Nursing Standards and Hospital Policies.Key...

  • RN First Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    St Louis, Missouri, United States SSM Health Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled RN First Assistant to join our Surgical Services team at SSM Health. As a key member of our perioperative team, you will provide direct assistance to surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring the highest level of patient care and safety.Key ResponsibilitiesPosition patients to provide optimal exposure for...