Outpatient Preop RN — Mentorship, Education & Growth

Research Medical Center; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Medical Center in the Kansas City area is interviewing for an Outpatient PreOp Registered Nurse (RN). The role evaluates patients prior to surgery, educates families, and prepares patients with IV therapy, preoperative medications and site verification.

You will participate in surgical site verification, follow universal protocols, and collaborate with providers and surgeons to deliver safe, patient-centered care.

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

Job description

Research Medical Center in the Kansas City area is interviewing for an Outpatient PreOp Registered Nurse (RN). The role evaluates patients prior to surgery, educates families, and prepares patients with IV therapy, preoperative medications and site verification.

You will participate in surgical site verification, follow universal protocols, and collaborate with providers and surgeons to deliver safe, patient-centered care.