Ortho ASC Pre-Op/PACU RN

Proliance Surgeons; Lakewood (WA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center in Lakewood, WA seeks a Pre-Op/PACU RN to perform pre-surgical assessments and educate patients before admission. Two shift options: 3x10s or 4x10s, with hours 0630-1630 or 0800-1830.

Fully benefit eligible when working 30+ hours weekly, at Puget Sound Surgery Center in Lakewood. The RN collaborates with the care team, maintains HIPAA compliance, and supports patient education, safety, and post-op planning.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation.
• Two years of OR, Recovery Room, ICU or ER experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Work with health care team to provide optimal patient care during the surgical experience.
• Educate patients throughout the pre-surgical process.
• Ensure proper supplies, instruments and equipment for procedures are available.

Skills

Computer skills

HIPAA confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Clear communication

Teamwork with staff

Attendance punctuality

Educational record keeping

Professional composure

Education

State nursing licensure

CPR, ACLS, PALS certification

Job description

Puget Sound Orthopaedics ASC, 7308 Bridgeport Way, Lakewood, Washington, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 10:00 AM

At Proliance Surgeonsour patients come from allwalks of life— and so do we. We hire and support people from diverse backgrounds, fostering growth and development to make Proliancea great placeto work. Our unique experiences and perspectives help us deliver Exceptional Outcomes, Personally Delivered.

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit and pay package including health coverage, 401k with match and profit share, PTO and more! For further details regarding Benefits and Washington State Minimum Wage details please visit our careers page at www.proliancesurgeons.com/careers . Compensation during the offer process will be determined based on factors such as compensation structure, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Be Part of Who We Are!

Position Summary

The Pre-Op/PACU RN performs pre-surgical nursing assessments and provides education to the patient prior to admission at the Ambulatory Surgery Center. The RN assesses and evaluates the care needs of the patient, requests necessary pre-surgical clearances and diagnostics, and communicates the patient's plan of care to the ASC.

Schedule (2 openings):

• Monday-Friday, 3 days a week, 10-hour shifts (3x10s)
• Monday-Friday, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (4x10s)

**Fully benefit eligible when working 30+ hours per week

Hours: 0630-1630 and 0800-1830

Location: Proliance Puget Sound Surgery Center - Lakewood, WA

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities of the RN include, but are not limited to:

• Work with all members of the health care team to provide optimal care to the patient throughout their surgical experience
• Maintain a friendly, positive and caring attitude with all patients, physicians and staff
• Assist in patient education during all phases of their experience at the Center
• Assist in assuring that the proper supplies, instruments and equipment are available for the procedure
• Assist in assuring that equipment is functioning properly
• Monitor use of all supplies. Assist with inventory control by proper count of supplies/time used.
• Document appropriately the care that is given to the patient
• Continuing education to meet State requirements and keep current with health care changes.
• Display professionalism at work and in the community as a representative of the Center
• Take an active role on committees within the department
• Identifies actual and potential risk to patients and others and takes action to minimize or eliminate risk and maximize safety
• Performs charge nurse responsibilities as staffing demands and as requested

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Current State licensure and CPR, ACLS and PALS accreditation
• Two years of OR, Recovery Room, Intensive Care or Emergency Room experience is desired

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in using a computer
• Knowledge of applicable specialties
• Outpatient clinical organizational ability
• Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
• Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
• Ability to multi-task
• Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
• Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
• Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
• Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment/physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable differently abled persons to perform the essential functions.

Puget Sound Orthopaedics ASC, 7308 Bridgeport Way, Lakewood, Washington, United States of America