Registered Nurse First Assistant (Perioperative)

@ Mercy

Registered Nurse First Assistant (Perioperative)

Creve Coeur, MO
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About the job

Mercy specializes in compassionate healthcare and surgical support. This RN First Assistant role involves assisting in surgeries, maintaining sterile technique, and ensuring patient safety in a team-driven environment with focus on professional growth.

Requirements

  • Perioperative nursing experience
  • Surgical support skills
  • Sterile technique knowledge

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse license
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Commitment to patient safety

Full job description

As an RN First Assist in Mercy’s Main Operating Room, you’ll provide expert perioperative nursing care and direct first-assist support during surgical procedures. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons and the OR team, performing tasks such as tissue handling, retraction, hemostasis, and suturing while maintaining strict sterile technique and patient safety. You’ll complete thorough pre- and post-op assessments, document intraoperative care, and support continuous quality improvement. At Mercy, you’ll work in a compassionate, team-driven environment with strong support for professional growth and ongoing education.
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