Open Heart OR RN: Expert Circulator & Surgical Partner

Overland Park Regional Medical Center; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Education support

Job summary

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Open Heart perioperative role. The position involves evaluating patients pre-surgery, preparing patients with IV therapy and medications, and ensuring surgical site verification and patient safety.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, deliver evidence-based nursing care, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing improvement of surgical workflows.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma
• CV OR experience

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients prior to surgery
• Provide patient and family education surrounding the procedure and peri-operative process
• Assume responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, and surgical site verification
• Participate in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy
• Recognize and respond to patient emergencies
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while managing evidence-based practices and continuous improvement initiatives
• Be an integral member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team – consisting of the provider(s), surgeons, surgical technologists and more
• Consistently apply the nursing process, critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, technical skills and leadership to independently deliver safe nursing care to patients
• Assess patient condition, monitor throughout your shift, and document changes in patient condition along with the care provided thoroughly
• Educate patients and families/caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment and follow-up measures

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma

Job description

Overland Park Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Open Heart perioperative role. The position involves evaluating patients pre-surgery, preparing patients with IV therapy and medications, and ensuring surgical site verification and patient safety.

You will join an interdisciplinary team, deliver evidence-based nursing care, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing improvement of surgical workflows.