RN-First Assistant (Non-Exempt) (10024N)

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Mercy Hospital South Until 8/21/2026 1+ years exp First posted June 19, 2026 Last posted June 19, 2026
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 South Registered Nurse First Assistant- Main OR

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

  • Licensure: Active RN licensure in the state of practice.

  • Experience: Must have a minimum of 1 year perioperative nursing experience.

  • Certifications: BLS/ACLS required within first year.

  • Other: Demonstrates continued competence in assisting and in perioperative nursing.

  • Preferred: CNOR certification and/or RN-First Assistant certification class preferred

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.

About this role

Summary

Provide perioperative patient care, coordinate with surgical team, maintain patient rights and confidentiality

Job title

RN-First Assistant (Non-Exempt)

Experience level

1+ years

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Mercy South hospital in Missouri, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licensureBLSACLS

Preferred skills

CNOR certificationRN-First Assistant certification

Specializations

perioperativepatient caresurgerynursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site