OR RN: Predictable Scheduling & Impactful Perioperative Care

Research Medical Center; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Family building benefits

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, KS area seeks an experienced Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to influence patient care through collaboration with managers and national nursing initiatives. You’ll help shape decisions that elevate patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

The role involves preoperative evaluation, patient education, site verification, and continuous improvement within a dynamic interdisciplinary team. On-call may be required during select non-business hours.

Qualifications

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

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

RN Diploma

BCLS (within 30 days)

Job description

Research Medical Center in Kansas City, KS area seeks an experienced Registered Nurse in the Operating Room to influence patient care through collaboration with managers and national nursing initiatives. You’ll help shape decisions that elevate patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

The role involves preoperative evaluation, patient education, site verification, and continuous improvement within a dynamic interdisciplinary team. On-call may be required during select non-business hours.