Registered Nurse (RN) Perioperative Liaison

Job Description

Inova Loudoun Hospital is seeking an experienced Perianesthesia or Operating Room Nurse for a full-time position as an RN Perioperative Liaison. The schedule for this role is Monday-Friday 7.30pm-4.00pm

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.

Inova Loudoun's Perianesthesia Department has a total of 38 bays (16 PreOp, 14 Phase 1, and 8 Phase 2) 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. We are a Level II Trauma center supporting the community with our advanced surgical and critical care capabilities.


RN Perioperative 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 Perioperative Liaison Job Requirements:

• One year of Preoperative and PACU, and/or OR nursing experience is required
• 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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About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.


Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.