Perioperative Registered Nurse First Assistant
@ Kaiser PermanentePerioperative Registered Nurse First Assistant
About the job
Kaiser Permanente is a leading healthcare provider offering comprehensive medical services. The RN First Assist role focuses on surgical support, patient safety, and collaboration with medical teams in perioperative care.
Requirements
- Strong surgical assistance skills
- Excellent communication abilities
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license
- Perioperative experience
- Ability to work in fast-paced settings
- Commitment to patient care
Full job description
Kaiser Permanente seeks an experienced RN First Assist to support surgeons in our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this perioperative role, you will provide advanced surgical assistance, including tissue handling, exposure, hemostasis, and suturing, while ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes. You will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR teams, participate in pre- and post-operative care, and follow evidence-based protocols. This role requires strong critical thinking, excellent communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement and patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment.