Mercy

RN - First Assistant Center For Performance Medicine

Mercy  •  United States (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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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:

Mercy Center for Performance Medicine Surgery Center

Registered Nurse First Assistant - RNFA

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The Mercy Center for Performance Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center provides state-of-the-art surgical care for patients across a wide range of specialties. The center features 10 operating rooms, 2 minor procedure rooms, and 1 cystoscopy suite, making it one of the largest outpatient surgery centers in the United States. Each space is equipped with the latest advanced technology to support high-quality patient care.

Surgical specialties offered include orthopedics, urology, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and general surgery, ensuring comprehensive treatment options for diverse patient needs.

In addition to its operating rooms, the center includes a fully integrated surgical support environment with its own pre- and post-operative areas, PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), 23-hour observation unit, sterile processing department (SPD), and supply chain services

Team members at the center benefit from an exceptional work-life balance, with no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call requirements, creating a supportive and highly desirable work environment.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure

  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.

Experience

  • Minimum of one (1) year of perioperative nursing experience required.
  • Experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting preferred.

Certifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within the first year of employment.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within the first year of employment.
  • CNOR certification preferred.
  • RN First Assistant (RNFA) course completion and/or certification preferred.

Additional Requirements

  • Demonstrates ongoing competency in perioperative nursing practice and first assisting activities.
  • Maintains current knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and patient safety standards.
  • Ability to work effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

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.

Mercy

About Mercy

At Mercy, care is more than a job - it’s a calling.

Every day, our caregivers bring compassion, skill and purpose to the communities we serve across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Whether you're building your career at the bedside, in a clinic or supporting care behind the scenes, you’ll find meaningful ways to make an impact - while growing in a way that’s uniquely yours.

As a physician-led, integrated health system with more than 50 hospitals and nearly 1,000 care sites, Mercy combines advanced technology, collaboration and a shared commitment to better care.

Rooted in a faith-based mission and inspired by the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy, our work is guided by a deep sense of purpose - to care for the whole person and serve our communities with compassion and dignity.

Here, you’ll find an environment where you’re supported to grow, connected to a team that cares and empowered to do your best work.

Because at Mercy, there are many paths - but one calling.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chesterfield, Missouri
Year Founded
1886
Website
mercy.net
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