Operating Room Registered Nurse - Perioperative Program - Hiring for March/April 2027 Cohort at Valley Health, Winchester, VA

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Perioperative Program - Hiring for March/April 2027 Cohort at Valley Health in Winchester, VA. Full-time. $34 to $48.87 an hour. Apply with swipeandhired.

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department
OR PERIOPERATIVE NURSE PROGRAM - 206216 Worker Sub Type
Regular Work Shift
Pay Range
$34.00 - $48.87 Job Description

Hiring for March/April 2027 Cohort

Open to experienced RNs and new graduate nurses interested in pursuing a specialized career in Surgical Services through comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities.

Learn more about the AORN Perioperative Program here:
Perioperative Nursing at Winchester Medical Center

AORN Perioperative Operating Room Training Program
Ready to transition into the Operating Room? Through Winchester Medical Center's AORN Perioperative 101 Program, registered nurses receive a comprehensive, structured orientation designed to build the specialized knowledge, technical skills, and clinical confidence needed to succeed in the perioperative environment. This approximately 7-month program combines evidence-based education, hands-on learning, and one-on-one mentorship with experienced perioperative nurses, providing a unique opportunity to launch or advance a career in the OR. Upon successful completion, participants become highly skilled members of a nationally recognized surgical services team

The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing job skills to effective carry out the nursing process: including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation and time management. She/he is responsible for quality communication, teamwork and leadership/professionalism. Also directs, coordinates and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

A Registered Nurse is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. A RN is required to complete yearly mandatory competencies, any unit specific competencies that are identified by the Director/Designee as it relates to the patient population of their unit as well as completion of the Professional Practice Ladder requirements which include: Assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, PI Activity and department initiatives, communicates and shares information to Director/Designee and co-workers from unit or hospital committee, a Valley Health paid Education/Seminar/Conference, workshop or Nursing Article. Portfolio is current and submitted to Director/Designee annually by March 1st. Routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review for unit and develops bulletin board or poster that provides educational information to staff/patients/family members.

Education:

Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN or ADN) required

Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred

Certification & Licensures:

RN License required *

BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) - AHA approved required **

Relevant Specialty Certification preferred

Additional Certification/Licensure Requirements

Multi-state license, under the Nurse Licensure Compact OR Single-state license, valid in Virginia only

** New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.

Qualifications:

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.