Perioperative Liaison RN - Patient Advocate & Coordinator

Inova Health System; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan matching

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking an experienced OR RN or PreOp/PACU nurse for a full-time RN Perioperative Liaison role. The position offers Mon-Fri, 5x8 hour shifts from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and focuses on coordinating care across patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless perioperative experience.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of PreOp, PACU or OR nursing, an active Virginia RN license, and BLS certification, with a BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of PreOp, PACU, or OR nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or Associate's degree with BSN within 5 years.
• Virginia RN license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as central contact for patients and families with updates, education and support.
• Chart audits—review documentation of standards.
• Facilitate communication between surgical teams, nursing staff and families for clarity and continuity.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and allied professionals to coordinate individualized care plans.
• Conduct post-operative follow-up calls and document outcomes for the care team.
• Support safe transitions from perioperative to discharge/admission as appropriate.
• Empower patients and families with clear information throughout the surgical experience.
• Mentor and support colleagues to foster teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Nurse liaison

Cross-functional collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN license (Virginia)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Inova Alexandria Hospital is seeking an experienced OR RN or PreOp/PACU nurse for a full-time RN Perioperative Liaison role. The position offers Mon-Fri, 5x8 hour shifts from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and focuses on coordinating care across patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure a seamless perioperative experience.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ year of PreOp, PACU or OR nursing, an active Virginia RN license, and BLS certification, with a BSN preferred.