Registered Nurse - RNFA

• Position Template Facility Name: Mercy Hospital South Floor: Endovascular Operating Room Location Address: 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128 Flu Vaccination/Mercy Approved Exemptions is required for all travelers from November 1-April 1. Declinations are not accepted. Position Information: THIS POSITION IS AUTO-OFFER
• Facility Department/Cost Center: 154406556 The bill for local candidates will be below the posted travel
• Role (RN, Tech, LPN, PT, etc.): RNFA
• Specialty: Endovascular OR
• Number of Openings: 1

• Days 4x10, 0645-1715
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks ALL CONTINGENCY REQUESTS MUST BE ON THE SUBMISSION FORM
• Weekend Hours: Call 24 hrs per day on weekend
• Call

None • Required

Current RN License (Meets the criteria to be eligible for licensure in state of Missouri or currently licensed in the state of Missouri.) • Required

BLS and ACLS from AHA only • Preferred

CNOR • Years of

1 year Endovascular OR RNFA • Float

• as needed, to other OR units Unit Information:
• Number of Beds: 1 OR, 1 EVOR, running 2 rooms 2 days a week, 1 OR the remainder
• Patient Ratios: 1 patient per case
• Equipment: siemens fluoro in evor, Stryker booms/lights, standard OR equipment
• EMR: EPIC Hiring Profile:
• Must Have Skills/Experience: 1 year Endovascular OR RNFA
• Preferred Skillset/Experience:
• Type of Patients on Unit: Vascular patients- amputations, EVAR, TCAR, TEVAR, AAA repair, bypass
• Personality Fit: Team player, reliable Dress Code:
• Scrub Color: scrubs provided
• Any unacceptable attire: Additional Information: This is for a Endovascular OR RNFA. Endovascular OR experience- required. Scrub experience preferred. Overview: Circulates and/ or scrubs procedures in the Endovascular OR/ Endovascular Lab. Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Code of Conduct, Mercy Mission and Values and Mercy Service Standards. At least 1 year of endovascular OR experience. Scrub experience also preferred. 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. 1. The RN will utilize the nursing process in perioperative practice. 1.1 A thorough assessment of the patient's data will include physical, emotional, developmental, social, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual information. The assessment will be documented on the patient's record during the perioperative phase. 1.2 The RNFA will organize the patient data and identify Nursing Diagnosis and formulate a perioperative nursing care plan in collaboration with the RN circulator or other perioperative nurses. 1.3 The RNFA implements and coordinates the implementation of the care plan by performing nursing interventions and coordinates the nursing care throughout the patient's entire perioperative experience. 1.4 A written plan of care is developed based on identified patient problems and needs. 1.5 The RNFA will continue to contribute to the patient's evaluation and care through discharge of the patient. The RNFA will work in collaboration with other RNs in area where the RNFAs expertise can contribute to the patients care planning and outcomes. 1.6 Supervises personnel team actions to promote readiness and timeliness for surgical procedures. 2. The RNFA is aware of the appearance of various tissues and structures as they become visible during dissection techniques. The RNFA can anticipate expected locations of tissue planes, neurovascular bundles, and visceral structures. Understand the physiological consequences associated with manipulation or destruction of normal anatomy. For each surgical intervention within the RNFA experience and practice, the RNFA will: 2.1 Have knowledge of anatomy involved. 2.2 Demonstrate understanding important nursing interventions related to the particular intervention such as positioning, skin prep, draping, special suture requirements, and special instrument and equipment needs. 2.3 Identify unique first assisting requirements. 2.4 Plan for wound closure in collaboration with surgeon. 2.5 Plan for special postoperative needs for the patient. 2.6 Determine methods of evaluating patient outcomes and document. 3. The RNFA will apply principles of asepsis and infection control. RNFA has advanced knowledge in principles of wound healing, wound classification system, microbial transmission, and understanding of microorganisms of surgical importance. The RNFA serves as a resource to other perioperative staff members. 3.1 Proper OR attire is worn at all times according to written policy. 3 2 Staff members follow established procedure for surgical hand scrub. 3.3 Strictly adheres to principles of aseptic technique. 3.4 Understands barriers to microbial transmission. 3.5 Monitors for breaks in aseptic technique. 3.6 Recognizes normal body defenses and identifies risks and compromised defenses. 3.7 Keeps current on practices and techniques in the above area by reading reports, journals, and attendance in advanced educational offerings. 3.8 Universal precautions and infection control guidelines are followed 4. The RNFA has a working knowledge of methods of providing wound exposure 4.1 The operative procedure, stage of operation, physical characteristics of the patient, types of tissue, location of tissue, anatomy, pathophysiology, and fragility of the tissue are considered when planning and implementing wound exposure techniques. 4.2 The RNFA uses manual and retraction instruments appropriately and properly. 4.3 The RNFA improves visualization of site with proper and appropriate suctioning techniques to avoid

• Job Profile: RN-First Assistant (Non-Exempt) (10024N) 07:58 AM 11/17/2025 Page 2 of 2 tissue trauma or aspiration injury. 4.4 The RNFA improves visualization with appropriate and proper sponging techniques. 5. The RNFA has a working knowledge of methods of providing hemostasis. Utilizes the following techniques appropriately and properly: 5.1 Manual hemostasis 5.2 Instruments for homeostasis including hemostasis, clips, and vascular devices. 5.3 Chemical agents such as gelatin sponge, collagen sponge, oxidized cellulose Facility Overview: Mercy Hospital South earned B grade in The Leapfrog Groups Spring 2026 Hospital Safety Grade. Mercy Hospital South has been a healing presence in the South St. Louis County area for more than 140 years. Today, we continue providing compassionate medical and specialty care on our South County campus, just west of I-270 on Tesson Ferry Road. We care for patients from St. Louis City and St. Louis County, as well as Jefferson, Franklin, Saint Francois and Sainte Genevieve counties in Missouri; and Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair counties in Illinois. Mercy Hospital South provides all-private rooms and nationally recognized care including:
• Level 2 Trauma Center - the only one in the South County area
• Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level 1 STEMI Center
• Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure
• American Heart Associations Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement AwardThings to Do In St. Louis, MO:
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