RN First Assist - Ambulatory Surgery OR

Kaiser Permanente; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks a qualified RNFA to support the surgical team during the intra-operative phase, collaborating with the surgeon to provide and evaluate advanced nursing care. The role requires 2+ years of intra-operative scrubbing and circulating experience, plus 1 year as RNFA or completion of a CCI RNFA course with ASC agreement.

You will assist across all surgical specialties, manage instruments, achieve proper exposure, perform tissue handling and suturing, and participate

Qualifications

• Two years of intra-operative scrubbing and circulating experience.
• One year as RNFA or completion of a CCI RNFA course and ASC agreement.

Responsibilities

• Assist intra-operatively according to AORN standards and surgeon instructions.
• Prepare and manage instruments, equipment, and implants for cases; ensure sterile technique.
• Support post-operative care including turnover and patient transport as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the surgical team to maintain continuity of care.

Skills

RNFA experience

Surgical scrubbing

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks a qualified RNFA to support the surgical team during the intra-operative phase, collaborating with the surgeon to provide and evaluate advanced nursing care. The role requires 2+ years of intra-operative scrubbing and circulating experience, plus 1 year as RNFA or completion of a CCI RNFA course with ASC agreement.

You will assist across all surgical specialties, manage instruments, achieve proper exposure, perform tissue handling and suturing, and participate