RN Recovery

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.

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and self-motivated Recovery Services Registered Nurse.
• Our Recovery nurses handle a broad range of patients; from children to geriatrics.
• Monitor patient vital signs adapting readily to changing patient conditions administer medications and treatments to the post-surgical patient and assure patient safety throughout the PACU experience.
• Recovery nurses work in preop Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery and manage the care of not only surgical patients but pre and post IR and Cath Lab patients until they are discharged to outpatient or transferred to the floor for their patient stay.
• Applicants must be team players and effective communicators focused on providing excellent service to our patients families physicians and team members.

Job Responsibilities

• As a Registered Nurse you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patients individual physician. This will involve utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.

Additional responsibilities for this health care role include

• Monitoring patients conditions and assessing their needs
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Administering patients medications and providing treatments according to physicians orders
• Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Education & Experience

• Current Washington State RN License required
• Possession of a BSN degree is preferred
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years strongly preferred or
• Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience
• Experience with airway emergencies (i.e. laryngospasms airway obstruction stridor and arrest)

Certifications & Licensure

• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification. Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months of date of hire required
• Certified Perianesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Peranesthesia Nurse (CAPA) A) preferred