Registered Nurse First Assistant
PURPOSE: To provide qualified surgical assistance when requested by the surgeon, in order to ensure optimal results for the patient. This position is adjunct to the basic functions of the OR Nurse. This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente´s Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Permanente´s policies and procedures. In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. See OR Nurse representative Duties.2. RNs as first assistants in the OR will work interdependently with the surgeon, providing a safe operation with optimal results for the patient.3. The Registered Nurse First Assistant will at all times act under the direct supervision of the Surgeon performing only those functions specifically stated in a manner consistent with his/her education and experience.4. All assignments will be made by the ASC Supervisor or designee, with regard to optimum patient care.5. Knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology and operative technique pertaining to the procedure being performed.6. Skill and knowledge in applying principles of asepsis and infection control.7. Assists in positioning, propping and draping of the patient.8. Provides hemostasis by applying hemostatic clamps and/or clips, coagulates bleeding points and, ligates vessels.9. Provides exposure by suctioning sponging and retracting.10. Handles tissue, implants, etc., as directed by the surgeon during operative procedure.11. Performs other related duties as directed.