Perioperative Registered Nurse First Assistant

@ Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanentekaiserpermanente.com

Perioperative Registered Nurse First Assistant

Clackamas, OR, Clackamas County, Or; Oregon State
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About the job

Kaiser Permanente provides healthcare services focusing on patient care and surgical support. The RN First Assist role involves advanced surgical assistance, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • RN license
  • Surgical assistance experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Critical thinking ability

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Perioperative experience
  • Patient-centered care mindset
  • Team collaboration skills

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.

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