Registered Nurse (RN) Perioperative Liaison

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is seeking an experienced PreOp/PACU or Operating Room
Nurse for a full-time position as an RN Perioperative Liaison. The schedule for
this role is Monday-Friday 40 hours per week; hours 10.00am-6.30pm

RN Periop Liaison Job Responsibilities

Supports/empowers patients and families as they progress through the
perioperative continuum. Anticipates patient variances and revises the plan
of care when needed.
Anticipates patient needs to ensure a smooth transition from the
perioperative environment. Facilitates communication amongst the
multidisciplinary team, patients and families and collaborates with the
healthcare team, incorporating their expertise to lead to desired outcomes.
Completes and appropriately documents post operative phone calls.
Communicates follow-up information from post-operation phone calls to leaders
and members of the multidisciplinary team. Ensures criteria are met for
same-day discharge/admission in post operative patients.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives and incorporates research
findings into nursing practice.
Mentors staff in understanding and advocating for the importance of utilizing
relationship-based care initiatives in nursing practice.

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare.

Requirements

• One year of Preoperative and PACU, and/or OR nursing experience is required
• Education - Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate’s degree. If RN has an Associate’s degree, must complete BSN within 5 years of start date
• RN License to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification via American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Supports/empowers patients and families as they progress through the perioperative continuum. Anticipates patient variances and revises the plan of care when needed.
• Anticipates patient needs to ensure a smooth transition from the perioperative environment. Facilitates communication amongst the multidisciplinary team, patients and families and collaborates with the healthcare team, incorporating their expertise to lead to desired outcomes. Completes and appropriately documents post operative phone calls.
• Communicates follow-up information from post-operation phone calls to leaders and members of the multidisciplinary team. Ensures criteria are met for same-day discharge/admission in post operative patients.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and incorporates research findings into nursing practice.
• Mentors staff in understanding and advocating for the importance of utilizing relationship-based care initiatives in nursing practice.

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees