Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) - OR

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 – Liberty Hospital is seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) for the OR in Liberty, MO. The RN provides professional nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for surgical patients with OR experience.

This full-time role offers a 6:45 am–3:15 pm schedule, no on-call, and a weekend rotation every 4 weeks, with opportunities to pursue BSN. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• ADN required; BSN expected within five years for ADN hires
• 1+ year of clinical nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Analyzes assessment data to determine patient care priorities.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Completes comprehensive patient assessments specific to perioperative care.
• Develops and updates the patient plan of care.
• Documents all aspects of care per hospital policy.
• Evaluates intervention effectiveness and revises plan of care.
• Follows safety policies (med admin, handoffs) and involves patient/family in outcomes.
• Implements plan of care using resources and best evidence.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN degree (preferred)

Job description

## Perioperative Registered Nurse (RN) - ORApplylocations: Liberty, MOtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-53797# Position TitlePerioperative Registered Nurse (RN) - ORDays - Full TimeLiberty Hospital## Position Summary / Career Interest:The Perioperative RN provides professional nursing care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation for the comfort and well-being of patients. Carries out a plan of care specific to unit competencies for the target patient population. Coordinates care delivery through collaboration with all health care team providers to ensure safe, effective and quality patient care. Must have Operating Room (OR) experience and demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing practices and surgical procedures. Work Hours: 06:45 am - 15:15 No call required, one weekend Sat/Sun every 4 weeks.**Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions*** Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnosis/patient care priorities.* Collaborates and coordinates care of the patient with the interdisciplinary team.* Completes comprehensive patient assessment specific to clinical area/unit.* Develops and updates the patient plan of care.* Documents all aspects of care thoroughly per hospital policy.* Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises plan of care on an ongoing basis.* Follows organizational policies in providing safe patient care at all times (med admin, handoffs, etc.).* Implements the plan of care utilizing resources and best evidence. - Integrates patient and family teaching in daily routine.* Involves patient/family in identification of expected outcomes and goals. - Participates in unit and/or department quality improvement efforts.* Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.* These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required. **Required Education and Experience*** High School Graduate* Associate Degree Nursing* For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as an RN with UKHA* 1 or more years Experience as a Clinical Nurse. **Preferred Education and Experience*** Bachelor Degree Nursing **Required Licensure and Certification*** Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Kansas or Missouri (or compact license)* Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) - American Heart Association (AHA) or obtained within 14 days ## Time Type:Full time## Job Requisition ID:R-53797### Important information for you to know as you apply:* The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. *See also* Diversity, Equity & Inclusion*.** The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].* Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.