Perioperative RN - Preop & PACU Care Specialist

Kids for the Future; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Registered Nurse PreOp - PACU in Shawnee, KS. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and coordinate perioperative care from admission to discharge, ensuring optimal outcomes through critical pathways and nursing assessments.

The role supports pain management, medication administration, and post-operative education. Requires active RN licensure, BLS/BCLS, ACLS within 6 months, and PALS per policy; prior PreOp or PACU experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of PreOp, PACU, or medical/surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure in good standing.
• BLS/BCLS certification required, ACLS within 6 months or documented.
• PALS within 6 months or documented ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient for surgery.
• Assess patient status throughout perioperative care.
• Develop and implement an individualized perioperative plan of care.
• Manage recovery from anesthesia and monitor vital signs.
• Provide care per policies and procedures and document care.
• Protect patient safety and comfort, and educate patient and family.
• Transfer care and hand off to teammates with accurate information.
• Abort/adjust care per state nurse practice act and professional guidelines.

Skills

PreOp Nursing

PACU Nursing

Patient Assessment

Vital Signs Monitoring

Nursing Documentation

Education

RN Licensure

BLS/BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Kids for the Future is seeking a Registered Nurse PreOp - PACU in Shawnee, KS. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and coordinate perioperative care from admission to discharge, ensuring optimal outcomes through critical pathways and nursing assessments.

The role supports pain management, medication administration, and post-operative education. Requires active RN licensure, BLS/BCLS, ACLS within 6 months, and PALS per policy; prior PreOp or PACU experience is preferred.