RN - First Assistant Center For Performance Medicine

About the Role

The Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains professional accountability for the provision of care for assigned patients, and evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process in a perioperative setting.
• Evaluate and ensure the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct caregivers.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate competency in perioperative nursing practice and first assisting activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of surgical procedures, aseptic technique, and patient safety standards.
• Work effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of one (1) year of perioperative nursing experience; ambulatory surgery center experience preferred.
• 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.
• Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

Work Environment

The Mercy Center for Performance Medicine Outpatient Surgery Center is one of the largest in the United States, featuring:

• 10 operating rooms, 2 minor procedure rooms, and 1 cystoscopy suite, all equipped with advanced technology.
• Surgical specialties including orthopedics, urology, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, and general surgery.
• A fully integrated surgical support environment with pre- and post-operative areas, PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), 23-hour observation unit, sterile processing department (SPD), and supply chain services.
• Exceptional work-life balance with no weekends, no holidays, and no on-call requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

From day one, Mercy offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where your voice matters. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through compassion and technology.