Operating Room Registered Nurse

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance; Lenexa (KS); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance's Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa is hiring an experienced OR Registered Nurse to provide direct perioperative care for orthopedic procedures, including total joints, spine, foot/ankle and hand/upper extremity cases in our new ambulatory surgery center. As a circulator, you will ensure patient safety, infection control, and efficient case flow.

You will document intraoperative care, manage positioning, turnover between cases, and collaborate closely with

Qualifikationen

• Experience as OR RN in perioperative care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced ASC environment.
• Strong infection control and patient safety focus.

Aufgaben

• Circulate for orthopedic surgical cases (total joints, arthroscopy, spine, foot/ankle, hand/wrist).
• Perform pre-operative patient assessment, verification, and site marking per protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique and a safe OR environment.
• Manage surgical positioning, including specialty positioning for joint procedures.
• Coordinate with scrub team and surgeon to anticipate needs.
• Accurately document intraoperative care, implants, and supplies used.

Jobbeschreibung

Join the KCOA Team at Our New Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa!

Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics located in Lenexa. We are seeking talented, dedicated professionals to join us as we build a team committed to excellence.

This new facility represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. Team members will play a key role in shaping the culture, delivering exceptional service, and helping us provide outstanding care and support to our patients and community.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team
• Help establish processes and best practices from day one
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits

We Are Seeking Individuals Who

• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Are committed to exceptional patient and customer experiences
• Bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive attitude

We are seeking an experienced OR Registered Nurse to provide direct, high-quality perioperative nursing care to patients undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures, including total joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, foot/ankle and hand/upper extremity cases. The OR RN functions as a circulator, ensuring patient safety, infection control, and efficient case flow in a fast-paced ASC environment, and shares responsibility for turning over the OR and cleaning between cases.

This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Circulate for orthopedic surgical cases (total joints, arthroscopy, spine, foot/ankle, hand/wrist, etc.)
• Perform pre-operative patient assessment, verification, and site marking confirmation per protocol
• Maintain sterile technique and a safe, organized OR environment
• Manage surgical positioning, including specialty positioning for joint procedures
• Anticipate surgeon needs and coordinate with scrub tech and surgical team
• Accurately document intraoperative care, implants, and supplies used (including implant log/tracking for joint replacements)
• Manage specimen handling and labeling
• Monitor patient status and hemodynamics throughout the procedure
• Coordinate with PACU for smooth patient handoff using SBAR
• Participate in surgical counts (sponge, sharps, instrument) per policy
• Ensure proper handling and turnover of orthopedic equipment (power tools, C-arm, tourniquets, traction devices)
• Perform or oversee OR turnover between cases, including terminal cleaning of surfaces, equipment, and the surgical suite to meet infection control and case-time standards
• Maintain compliance with AORN/TJC/state ASC accreditation and infection control standards