Virtual Pre-Admit RN

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); Remote; USD 139,888,000 - 272,243,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Virtual Pre‑Admit RN located in Washington to perform comprehensive pre‑operative assessments and collect patient histories. You will review tests and ensure patients are fully prepared for anesthesia and surgery, coordinating with surgeons and anesthesiologists to minimize delays and enhance safety.

In this role, you will manage related tasks such as answering phones, checking patients in and out, and assembling charts, while maintaining up‑to‑date

Qualifications

• Must reside in Washington.
• Associate degree in nursing and WA RN license required.
• 1–3 years pre‑anesthesia perioperative, critical care, or PACU experience.
• Registered Nurse in WA upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive pre‑operative assessments and collect health histories.
• Review diagnostic testing and ensure patients are fully prepared for anesthesia and surgery.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists and health‑care teams to optimize patient safety.
• Answer phones, check patients in/out, and assemble charts as part of seamless workflow.
• Maintain knowledge of anesthesia guidelines and perioperative standards; provide patient education.

Skills

RN License

Pre-anesthesia

Care coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Virtual Pre‑Admit RN, you will conduct comprehensive pre‑operative assessments, collect patient health histories, review diagnostic testing, and ensure patients are fully prepared for anesthesia and surgery.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Virtual Pre‑Admit RN, you will conduct comprehensive pre‑operative assessments, collect patient health histories, review diagnostic testing, and ensure patients are fully prepared for anesthesia and surgery.

In this role, you will collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient safety, reduce surgical delays, and promote high‑quality care, while also performing related support activities such as answering phones, checking patients in and out, and assembling charts.

To be successful in your role, you will need strong initiative in managing recurring tasks, the interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships across clinic facilities, and a commitment to maintaining your knowledge and skills through ongoing education.

• The following section contains representative examples of job duties that might be performed in positions allocated to this job class. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is a dynamic organization, and the environment can be fluid. Roles and responsibilities may be altered to accommodate changing business conditions and objectives as well as to tap into the skills and experience of its employees. Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific work that is listed. It is not required that any position perform all duties listed, so long as primary responsibilities are consistent with the work as described. Performance standards developed for incumbents allocated to this job class may also contain relevant job content information and are referenced hereto.

Provides pre-anesthesia nursing care by telephone, within scope of RN licensure, to patients referred to the assigned work unit (e.g. Surgery/Procedures).

• Prior to pre-anes appointment, identifies/clarifies physician’s orders and submits for requests (e.g. Pacer orders/Anti‑Coag/Risk Assessment).
• Reviews electronic medical records (EMR) and interviews patients to make an initial assessment and completes appropriate nursing documentation.
• Complete pre‑anesthesia assessments, including but not limited to a review of medical history, medications, allergies, and prior anesthesia experiences.
• Review lab results, diagnostic imaging, and consult notes to identify potential surgical or anesthesia risks.
• Triages patients and communicates urgent patient needs to the provider. Determines if a patient needs further evaluation through an optimization process.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of anesthesia guidelines, perioperative standards, and institutional policies.
• Provides patient education and encourages patients’ compliance and provides preventative care measures congruent with health status. Provide patient education regarding anesthesia, surgical procedures, medication instructions, and NPO (nothing by mouth) guidelines. Assists patients with respect to any pre‑anes needs.

Performs Related Duties As Required. Job Requirements

Must reside in Washington

• Associate Of Nursing Accredited Registered Nurse and 1-3 years Pre-anesthesia Perioperative, Critical Care, or PACU , upon hire
• Registered Nurse: WA, 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 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.

Pay Range

$48.82 - $95.01 /hour