RN Procedural Periop

*Job Summary and Responsibilities*

As our RN Procedural Periop, you will provide high-quality, skilled nursing services essential for assisting patients to achieve optimum health, functional status, and safe passage through invasive or interventional procedures during episodic or series of visits. You will leverage your expertise across multiple dimensions of nursing practice, driven by the unique and often complex needs of each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective nurse and patient synergies.

Every Day You Will Utilize The Nursing Process Through

• Skilled assessment
• Triage
• Education
• Collaboration
• Coordination of healthcare and community resources to support patients in achieving an optimal level of wellness throughout their procedural experience.
  
  

This may involve demonstrating technical expertise in areas such as Periop, PACU, and other procedural settings, while continuously assisting patients, families, staff, and systems to achieve high-quality, evidence-based, cost-effective, and patient-focused outcomes by integrating knowledge, skills, experience, and attitudes.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate clinical proficiency in procedural and potentially Periop/PACU environments. You will exhibit exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of patient needs across the health-to-illness continuum, and a commitment to providing patient-centered, safe, and effective care.

*Job Requirements*

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• Current Washington state licensure as an RN
• CPR certification is required every two years
• ACLS
• PALS (depending on location)
• Minimum of two to three (2-3) years of recent, direct clinical experience in a perioperative setting (PACU, Operating Room, Pre-Op/Pre-Admission Testing, or Interventional Procedural areas)
• Strong patient assessment skills, ability to work collaboratively in team setting, current working knowledge of electronic medical records.
  
  

Preferred

• Specialty certifications such as Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA), Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA), or Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR)
  
  

*Where You'll Work*

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

*Pay Range*

$45.16 - $76.96 per /hour