Job Description:
Promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; supervising assigned team members. Nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act, hospital, Nursing Department and regulatory standards. Responsible for care of patients in the operating room. Provides for patient care as a circulating and/or scrub nurse and teacher to ensure safe and therapeutically effective nursing care. Maintains the work area. Participates in 24-hour call coverage. Uses skills in nursing assessment to include recognizing post-anesthesia and post-operative complications.
Education/ Training:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• License or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington or Nurse Licensure Compact
• Current BLS at time of hire
• Surgical experience preferred but not required

Experience:

• Previous experience in Operating Room and Recovery Room nursing preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Must have strong communication/writing skills
• Able to deal effectively with patients and family members
• Able to work in a team environment while maintaining a highly professional and productive work ethic
• Computer proficiency

Benefits Overview:

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Flexible Health Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account
• Retirement - 403(b) with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance