Perioperative RN — Preop/PACU/Step-Down Expert

Manhattan Surgical Hospital; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Surgical Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Preop/PACU/Step-down to support patients through the perioperative experience. Responsibilities include preparing areas, assessing patients, starting IVs, and delivering post-operative care with education to patients and families.

The role requires an active Kansas RN license and competencies in CPR, ACLS, and PALS, with strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills. Safe, patient-centered care is the focus.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Kansas.
• CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Strong assessment, documentation, communication, and patient education skills.
• Ability to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• Ability to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to push and/or pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Preop, PACU, and Step-down areas to safely receive and care for surgical patients.
• Provide pre-operative assessment, education, emotional support, and instructions for patients and families.
• Confirm key patient information, including allergies, medications, health history, consent, operative site, and responsible party.
• Start IVs, obtain vital signs, complete nursing assessments, follow provider orders, and document care accurately.
• Deliver post-operative care, including airway support, vital sign stabilization, pain and nausea control, discharge readiness, and patient education.
• Communicate with patients before and after surgery through pre-op and post-op phone calls.
• Assist anesthesia providers with nerve blocks and support efficient patient flow throughout the perioperative setting.
• Maintain clean, organized, stocked, and secure clinical areas while following facility policies and safety standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, required education, CQI activities, incident reporting, and emergency response.

Skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse Kansas

CPR certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Manhattan Surgical Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Preop/PACU/Step-down to support patients through the perioperative experience. Responsibilities include preparing areas, assessing patients, starting IVs, and delivering post-operative care with education to patients and families.

The role requires an active Kansas RN license and competencies in CPR, ACLS, and PALS, with strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills. Safe, patient-centered care is the focus.