Perioperative Registered Nurse

About the role

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we’re not just in the business of healthcare; we’re in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust, obsess over excellence, lead innovation, and deepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we’re looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team. Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

The Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, efficient, and patient-centered nursing care throughout the outpatient surgical experience, including pre-operative preparation, intraoperative support, and post-operative/recovery care as assigned. The Perioperative RN performs comprehensive patient assessments, prepares patients for surgery, administers medications and treatments, supports patient recovery from anesthesia, and facilitates safe and effective transitions of care. The Perioperative RN collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, PACU staff, and other members of the perioperative team to promote excellent patient outcomes, pre- and post-operative safety, efficient patient flow, and a positive patient experience.

Responsibilities

Build Trust

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered nursing care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and communicate patient needs, concerns, and changes in condition promptly and accurately.
• Provide clear and timely education to patients and families regarding procedures, anesthesia, recovery, medications, and discharge expectations.
• Address patient anxiety, questions, and concerns with empathy, professionalism, and respect.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality and maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Promote a culture of psychological safety by communicating concerns and escalating patient safety issues appropriately.
• Provide thorough, accurate hand-off communication during transitions between pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative areas.

Obsess Over Excellence

• Deliver evidence-based perioperative nursing care consistent with organizational policies, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform comprehensive pre-operative assessments, including medical history, medications, allergies, vital signs, and relevant risk factors.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, informed consent, and required documentation prior to surgery.
• Initiate and maintain IV access and administer medications, IV fluids, and other treatments according to provider orders and established policies.
• Participate in surgical safety processes, including patient identification, surgical site verification, time-out procedures, counts, and specimen management.
• Maintain competency in assigned perioperative nursing functions and participate in required education and competency validation.
• Adhere to infection prevention practices, aseptic technique, medication safety standards, and other quality and patient safety requirements.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and patient safety initiatives.