RN-First Assistant - full time - Mercy Jefferson Job at Mercy, Festus, MO

  • Mercy
  • Festus, MO

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

New Sign on Bonus - $10,000

Nurse - First Assistant

40 hours per week, Days

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Festus, MO 63028

Make a direct impact in the OR—every case, every day.

We’re seeking an experienced, motivated Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA)to join a collaborative surgical team where expertise and teamwork truly matter. In this role, you’ll work side‑by‑side with surgeons to provide exceptional perioperative care, using advanced clinical skills to support patients before, during, and after surgery.

This is a full‑time opportunity for an RNFA who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, values high standards of care, and wants to be part of a supportive, mission‑driven team. If you’re looking for a role where your skills are trusted, your voice is valued, and your work makes a meaningful difference—this is it.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.
Experience: Must have a minimum of perioperative nursing experience.
Certifications: CNOR and RN-First Assistant class required within one year of hire/transfer. BLS/ACLS required within first year.
Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.

Preferred: CNOR Certification.

Physical Requirements:
• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

keyword(s): OR operating room fast paced surgical procedures sterile assisting operations surgical periop discharge surgical care pre-op Post-op PACU Surgery Post anesthesia first assistant RNFA

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package, Shift work

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