Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking an experienced PreOp/PACU or Operating Room Nurse for a full-time position as an RN Perioperative Liaison.  The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 6.30pm-3.00pm

Our Surgery Center has been awarded a gold star by the Joint Commission Center of excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements and Spinal Surgery. Additionally, our Neurology and Neurosurgery has been ranked as #41 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We take pride in our prestigious national recognitions as a hospital and in our Magnet designation for nursing.

ILH’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) has a total of 18 bays (14 stage 1 bays and 4 stage 2 bays), that serve a diverse surgical population of all ages. Our Surgical Service Lines include, general/trauma, endoscopy, spine, orthopedic, neurosurgery, robotics, urology, plastics, gynecology, breast, podiatry, vascular, maxillofacial, dental, and ENT. As ILH strives for level two trauma designation our PACU team is evolving and expanding our skillsets and knowledge base.

RN Periop Liaison Job Responsibilities

Formulates an individualized plan of care based upon assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice. Supports/empowers patients and families as they progress through the perioperative continuum. Anticipates patient variances and revises the plan of care when needed. Anticipates patient needs to ensure a smooth transition from the perioperative environment. Facilitates communication amongst the multidisciplinary team, patients and families and collaborates with the healthcare team, incorporating their expertise to lead to desired outcomes. Completes and appropriately documents post operative phone calls. Communicates follow-up information from post-operation phone calls to leaders and members of the multidisciplinary team. Ensures criteria are met for same-day discharge/admission in post operative patients. Participates in quality improvement initiatives and incorporates research findings into nursing practice. Mentors staff in understanding and advocating for the importance of utilizing relationship-based care initiatives in nursing practice. Performs other duties as assigned.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.

• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.

RN Periop Liaison Job Requirements:

One year of Preoperative and PACU, and/or OR nursing experience is require Education - Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate’s degree. If RN has an Associate’s degree, must complete BSN within 5 years of start date RN License to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia BLS for Healthcare Provider certification via American Heart Association

 

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