Recovery Services Registered Nurse

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.

• Adheres to the department's and hospital's policies and procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory requirements impacting matters within designated scope of responsibility. 
• Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory requirements. 
• Identifies opportunities for, and participates in, performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical outcomes, healthcare delivery systems and address patient safety / satisfaction and cost containment 
• Prepares patient for examinatin/procduere, Routinely explains delays. Assesses, monitor, and intervenes as indicated during and post examination or procedure. 
• Provides health care education and guidance to patient and / or families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and / or patient's family within scope of practice. 

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Experience with airway emergencies, (i.e. laryngospasms, airway obstruction, stridor and arrest)., upon hire 
• Graduate of ICU residency with a minimum of six months ICU experience.
• Registered Nurse: WA, upon hire 
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire 
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months 

Preferred

• Bachelors Of Science Nursing and One year of related work experience in an acute care setting, upon hire 
• Minimum of 2 years current experience in an acute, inpatient PACU setting within the last 3 years 
• Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse, upon hire 
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse, upon hire