Post-op - Registered Nurse - Full-Time

Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center is seeking a Post-Op RN to plan, execute, direct and evaluate nursing care for surgical patients in a high‑quality setting.

The role requires a graduate of an accredited nursing school, an active Kansas RN license, BLS, PALS, and ACLS (or ability to obtain ACLS within 12 months). Experience in Preop or PACU is preferred, with a 4‑day schedule and no weekend or on‑call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved or accredited School of Registered Nursing.
• Current RN license issued by the State of Kansas.
• Current BLS certification required.
• PALS certification required in Post-op.
• ACLS or ALS certification required; will allow applicant 12 months to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years of Pre-Op, PACU, Surgical or Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Post OP RN plans, executes, directs and evaluates nursing care for surgical patients.
• Prepares and organizes environment, equipment and supplies for recovery after surgery.
• Ensures safe and efficient patient care during the postoperative period.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stress management

Education

RN license (Active)

RN education (Graduate from accredited school)

BLS

PALS

ACLS (in 12 months)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center is a leader in providing exceptional patient care. With over 100 physicians performing elective procedures across numerous specialties, our facility strives to be the preferred choice for surgery for our community. We are the leading orthopedic surgery specialty hospital in Kansas, with consistently high rankings from HealthGrades, and continually invest in new technologies such as robotic-assisted surgery.

Full-Time Position, 4 days a week, 0900-1900 Hours may vary with a rotating day off. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years of Pre-Op, PACU, Surgical or Critical Care experience. BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certification required. Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing and an Active RN license as required by the state of employment. Position does not require weekends or call.

JOB FUNCTION:

Post OP RN is responsible for the planning, executing, directing, and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. The responsibility includes the preparation, and organization of the environment, equipment and supplies required to perform the clinical activities necessary to recover patients after their surgery.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Education: Graduate of an approved or accredited School of Registered Nursing. Current RN license issued by the State of Kansas. Current BLS certification required. PALS certification required in Post-op. ACLS or ALS certification is required; will allow applicant 12 months to obtain.

2. Job Knowledge/Skills: Verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to deal with stress is a necessity in dealing with subordinates, employees, physicians, their office staff, and vendors.

3. Experience: One-year previous hospital experience in a critical care environment, preferably in a surgical care setting.

4. Physical Demands: Mentally and physically healthy. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

5. Work Environment: Must be able to walk or stand for hours during job performance. May be exposed to communicable diseases and radiation.

6. Handling of Confidential Data: Handles confidential data professionally according to hospital policy and procedures.

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Preop, PACU, or Critical Care setting: preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
• Active RN License as required by state of employment
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS required

Eligible for health, dental, and vision, and retirement benefits.

From Office of Human Resources

Thank you for your interest in Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center. We are an equal opportunity employer that complies with the Americans with Disabilities act.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the ability to provide documentation that demonstrates employment eligibility as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, passage of a drug test, and a physical test. Conditions of employment include background check and Medicare sanction check.