Perioperative Nurse

Bellevue, WA

Hours: 40 hours/week

Position Overview

The Perioperative Nurse will provide safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care across the Operating Room (OR) and other perioperative settings. This role ensures smooth coordination of care throughout the surgical process for all patient populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Safety & Advocacy:
• Protect patients from injuries caused by chemicals, electrical equipment, and external hazards.
• Monitor for and prevent surgical site infections.
• Ensure no surgical items are retained unintentionally.
• Speak up as a patient advocate when safety concerns arise.
• Care Coordination & Communication:
• Assess patient status throughout the perioperative care episode.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Provide timely hand-offs and maintain effective communication during high-pressure situations.
• Medication & Wound Management:
• Administer medications according to the 8 Rights of medication administration.
• Implement measures to ensure optimal wound healing and tissue perfusion.
• Maintain the patient's normal temperature throughout the procedure.
• Patient Education & Family Engagement:
• Educate patients and families on post-op care (e.g., pain management, wound care, nutrition).
• Involve patients and their designated support in care planning and decisions.
• Compliance & Safety Standards:
• Follow Universal Protocols, time-outs, and safety huddles.
• Maintain fire and radiation safety per facility policies.
• Practice and monitor aseptic techniques.
• Documentation & Improvement:
• Document care accurately and promptly.
• Participate in quality review projects and continuous professional development.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 1+ year experience as an OR, Medical, or Surgical nurse.
• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Active BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Completion of ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x10 Shifts: Monday - Friday, rotating weekday off.
• Shift Options:
• 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Contract Length:

1040 Hours. Opportunity to convert to permanent hire after satisfactory completion of contract.

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan, multiple medical, dental and vision plan options, Short Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance Plan, Weekly Pay, Paid Sick Time Offered in WA (1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked)

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