Registered Nurse (RN) Perioperative Liaison

Inova • Leesburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking an experienced Perianesthesia or Operating Room Nurse for a full-time position as an RN Perioperative Liaison. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Our Surgery Center has been awarded a gold star by the Joint Commission Center of excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements and Spinal Surgery. Additionally, our Neurology and Neurosurgery has been ranked as #41 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We take pride in our prestigious national recognitions as a hospital and in our Magnet designation for nursing. Inova Loudoun's Perianesthesia Department has a total of 38 bays (16 PreOp, 14 Phase 1, and 8 Phase 2) that serve a diverse surgical population of all ages. Our Surgical Service Lines include, general/trauma, endoscopy, spine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, robotics, urology, plastics, gynecology, breast, podiatry, vascular, maxillofacial, dental, and ENT. We are a Level II Trauma center supporting the community with our advanced surgical and critical care capabilities.

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

• Formulates an individualized plan of care based upon assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• a robust team member wellness program
• Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
• up to $10,000 for student loans
• 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree