Join SSM Health as a Registered Nurse First Assistant, where you'll provide critical support to surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort. This role offers the opportunity to apply your specialized skills in a dynamic surgical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Position patients for optimal surgical exposure while ensuring comfort and safety.
Implement physician orders for visualization of the operative site.
Achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
Assist with body plane closure and application of wound dressings.
Apply evidence-based practice in nursing care.
Maintain a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Completion of an RNFA program that meets AORN standards
Two years' registered nurse experience in an advanced surgical specialty