RN Surgery

CommonSpirit Health•Burien, WA

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports patients’ well-being and recovery. The role involves providing individualized, comprehensive care; making critical assessments; performing skilled procedures; and implementing patient care plans. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. The RN provides holistic nursing care within the scope of practice, assesses patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, gathers relevant data, plans and implements care, and evaluates outcomes. The role also includes administering and documenting medications as ordered, preparing patients for discharge, coordinating post-discharge needs, and documenting care and patient status in accordance with FHS standards. The RN receives and verifies physician orders and follows department and hospital policies, safety and risk-management practices, and regulatory standards. The position serves the patient populations defined by the department and requires culturally sensitive communication and ongoing professional growth.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Completion of an approved OR residency or at least one year of previous OR experience.
Registered Nurse license for Washington (WA), upon hire.
Basic Life Support (CPR), upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire.
For assignment to the Gig Harbor Same Day Surgery (SDS) facility, related work experience in a free-standing surgery center.
Certified Nurse Operating Room certification, upon hire.

Responsibilities

Follow department and hospital policies and procedures, including safety, risk-management, and regulatory standards.
Keep current with trends, developments, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role.
Administer, oversee, and document medications as ordered and in accordance with hospital policy.
Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs, and gather data relevant to care.
Plan and provide holistic, comprehensive nursing care within the scope of practice.
Implement appropriate patient interventions and evaluate outcomes.
Prepare patients for discharge and help coordinate post-discharge needs.
Use available communication tools and materials effectively, considering how patients’ cultures may affect communication, collaboration, and care.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the specific patient populations served by the department.
Demonstrate competent professional practice and engage in professional growth opportunities.
Meet deadlines for mandatory requirements and maintain self-accountability.
Document care and patient status using the nursing process and FHS standards of care, including changes in condition, responses to interventions, and reassessments.
Receive physician orders and ensure their appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness, and execution.