Registered Nurse (RN) - First Assist - $38-64 per hour

Registered Nurse (RN) First Assistant – O’Fallon, Illinois. The role is based in the Memorial Belleville operating room and provides full‑time day coverage with call requirements. Job Overview As a First Assistant, the RN works alongside surgeons to deliver direct patient care, collaborate with the perioperative team, and support decision‑making during surgical procedures. Responsibilities Deliver intraoperative patient care as the surgeon’s first assistant. Conduct pre‑operative focused nursing assessment related to the planned procedure. Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses and desired patient outcomes. Monitor patients’ responses and modify the plan of care as needed. Administer medications in accordance with standard nursing practice. Develop, manage, and coordinate individualized peri‑operative care plans. Evaluate patient progress toward achieving outcomes and systematically assess quality of nursing practice. Participate in professional development, lifelong learning, and contribute to peer growth. Educate patients and families, advocate for safety, and provide ethical leadership within the profession. Minimum Requirements Education: Nursing Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Experience: 2–5 years of nursing practice; no supervisory experience required. Licenses & Certifications: Current RN license. Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Certifications: Certified First Assistant, Certified Nurse OR (CNOR). Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; disability insurance. 401(k) plan with employer match. Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays). Tuition assistance and institutional learning resources. Adoption assistance and other employee support programs. Equal Opportunity Employer: BJC HealthCare is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr