Surgery Services RN

St. Anthony Hospital•Gig Harbor, WA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. St Anthony is a designated Pathway Hospital, serving residents on the Peninsula including Gig Harbor, Key Peninsula and Port Orchard. Visitors have access to state-of-the-art medical care, including 24/seven emergency services, sophisticated in- and outpatient surgery, complete outpatient cancer care, pharmacy services and more. Amenities include spacious private rooms, a healing garden that provides a peaceful outdoor escape and our award winning cafe. Our main OR suite includes 6 operating rooms and we perform over 3,200 cases per year, including general, orthopedics, urology, gynecology and robotics. Our Surgical Services Leadership team includes a Director, a Perioperative Clinical Manager, and a Perianesthesia Clinical manager. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery. Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans. You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes. To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others. Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement. Our surgical services nurses provide pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures. This work includes developing, implementing and assessing the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
One year of related OR work experience is strongly preferred
Current WA State Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support - CPR certification through the American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

BSN
Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR)

Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery
Leverage expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care
Make critical assessments
Perform skilled procedures
Meticulously implement patient care plans
Collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes
Provide pre-, intra- and post-operative nursing care to all patient populations undergoing surgical procedures
Develop, implement and assess the patient plan of care in collaboration with physicians, interdisciplinary teams and the patient and family
Adhere to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards
Keep abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility
Administer, oversee and document the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy
Assess patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs
Gather data relevant for patient care
Implement appropriate patient interventions and evaluate outcomes
Plan care appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments
Provide holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to patient within the scope of practice
Prepare patient for discharge and assist with coordinating post discharge needs
Demonstrate proper use of available communication tools/materials for effective communication and understand how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services
Demonstrate knowledge and proper skills associated with the department’s defined specific populations served
Demonstrate competent professional practice and engage in opportunities for professional growth
Demonstrate self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements
Document care delivered and patient status utilizing the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings
Receive and assure appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of physician orders