RN Certified Same Day Gig Harbor Surgery Center

Penn State Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Tacoma is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Same Day Surgery team. You will provide compassionate, high-quality care, perform assessments, and implement patient care plans in a fast-paced surgical setting.

You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, document care and medications, and uphold safety and regulatory standards. A commitment to excellence and patient advocacy will support your professional growth within our patients-first culture.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• WA Registered Nurse license upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) required upon hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• PALS within 6 months of hire.
• One year OR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments, plan and implement patient care in Same Day Surgery.
• Administer medications and document administration per policy.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

RN License WA

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

Same Day Surgery Gig Harbor

As our Registered Nurse Certified (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 thrive in this vital 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.

• Adheres to the department’s and hospital’s policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility.
• Administers, oversees and documents the administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing., upon hire and
• Completion of an approved or
• minimum of one year previous OR experience. and
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months and

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire and
• If assigned to the Gig Harbor Same Day Surgery (SDS) facility, related work experience in a free-standing surgery center
• Certified Nurse Operating Room, upon hire

Where You'll Work

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.