Perioperative RN – Outpatient Surgery & Patient Advocate

Snoqualmie Valley Health; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

EAP

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley Health is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse for outpatient surgery. The role covers pre-operative through post-operative care, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and PACU staff to ensure safe, efficient patient experiences.

Required: active WA RN license and BSN preferred, BLS mandatory with ACLS/PALS or time to obtain; perioperative/comprehensive nursing experience is valued. Expect a fast-paced, team-based environment with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current RN license in Washington State.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS preferred or obtainable.
• CPAN/CAPA/CNOR or perioperative certs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered perioperative nursing care.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and communicate changes promptly.
• Verify patient identity, procedure, site, informed consent and documentation.
• Initiate and maintain IV access; administer meds and IV fluids as ordered.
• Participate in surgical safety processes (time-out, counts, specimen handling).
• Maintain perioperative nursing competency and participate in education/validation.
• Adhere to infection prevention and patient safety standards.
• Identify opportunities for quality and safety improvements.
• Support efficient surgical throughput and patient flow.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication

Patient education

Education

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Snoqualmie Valley Health is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse for outpatient surgery. The role covers pre-operative through post-operative care, coordinating with surgeons, anesthesia, and PACU staff to ensure safe, efficient patient experiences.

Required: active WA RN license and BSN preferred, BLS mandatory with ACLS/PALS or time to obtain; perioperative/comprehensive nursing experience is valued. Expect a fast-paced, team-based environment with a focus on safety and quality.