Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
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Location:

St. Louis Children's Hospital

One Children's Place

St. Louis, MO 63110

- At least 2 years of RNFA experience

- $15,000 sign-on bonus (external candidates)

- Monday - Friday

- Days; possibly 8hr, 9hr or 10hr shifts

- Comprehensive benefits package

- No call, no holidays

Level 1 Trauma Center

Open 24/7

15 OR suites and 1 Procedure Room

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Working knowledge of the Orthopedics service area

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. 

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Role Purpose

Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room.  RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care.  Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.

Responsibilities

Minimum Requirements

Education

Experience

Supervisor Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred Requirements

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer