Surgical RN First Assistant (RNFA) – OR Circulator

Kaiser Permanente; Oregon; On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks an experienced RNFA to support the surgical team across intra-operative, pre-operative, and post-operative phases.

The role requires RNFA certification, an Oregon RN license, and a track record of peri-operative scrubbing and assisting in various specialties. On-call rotation is part of the responsibilities, with emphasis on safety and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years peri-operative scrubbing and circulating experience.
• Certification of Completion from AORN recognized RNFA course.
• Oregon RN license and CNOR with required continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon intra-operatively with exposure, instruments, hemostasis, suturing.
• Participate in pre-op briefing, patient positioning, draping, room setup.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist anesthesia during induction.
• Post-operatively evaluate patient per facility protocols.

Skills

RNFA experience

Perioperative care

Intraoperative assistance

On-call rotation

Education

RNFA certificate (AORN)

RN license - Oregon

CNOR / continuing education

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Oregon seeks an experienced RNFA to support the surgical team across intra-operative, pre-operative, and post-operative phases.

The role requires RNFA certification, an Oregon RN license, and a track record of peri-operative scrubbing and assisting in various specialties. On-call rotation is part of the responsibilities, with emphasis on safety and patient outcomes.