Perioperative Nurse: Precision Surgical Care

The University of Kansas Health System; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care in the operating suite. The role focuses on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the perioperative unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, maintaining thorough documentation, and supporting patient and family education.

Qualifications

• RN with active license in KS or MO or multi-state compact license.
• ADN required; BSN preferred; must obtain BSN by fifth anniversary of employment per policy.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to determine patient care priorities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Complete comprehensive patient assessments for the unit.
• Develop and update patient plans of care.
• Document all aspects of care per hospital policy.
• Evaluate interventions and adjust care plan as needed.
• Ensure safe patient care per policies (med administration, handoffs).
• Incorporate patient/family teaching into daily care.
• Participate in unit/department quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) to provide professional nursing care in the operating suite. The role focuses on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care within the perioperative unit.

Responsibilities include coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team, maintaining thorough documentation, and supporting patient and family education.