RN Pre-Op Clinic

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state: CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Virginia Mason Medical Center has been recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.

We have a new RN opening in our Pre-op Clinic.  This position is primarily telephonic calling patients pre-operatively and chart review.  In this role, it is imperative to have high attention to detail in preparing patients for their surgical procedures.  Excellent listening skills and patient teaching is required. 

The registered nurse provides high quality, skilled nursing services to assist patients to achieve optimum health and functional health status following an illness requiring hospitalization. Through collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals, the nurse prepares the patient and family for discharge to home or another setting for continued care.

About Us:

Qualifications: 

• Current WA State RN license in good standing.
• One (1) or more years recent Pre-operative and or PACU experience is desired.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing approved by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
• BLS CPR is required every two years

This is a per diem role working (1) shift per week.  8 hour shifts.  Need experience with detailed investigation of patient health histories and ability to identify key cardiovascular and respiratory issues that may be of concern for Anesthesia. 
Background in Pre-Op/PACU and/or moderate sedation is helpful. 
Clear and concise verbal communication skills are necessary as patient interactions are via phone. 
Must be able to type while interviewing patients and complete assessments in flow. 

With continuing education opportunities and in-services, you will enjoy working in a supportive work culture. There is also the lifestyle benefit that comes with finding yourself in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by the vibrancy and sophistication of one of the most livable cities in the country, finding the perfect urban or outdoor pursuit will instinctively and pleasurably become second nature. You will love living in Seattle.  And it doesn’t rain as much as people say.  We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.