Post-op - Registered Nurse - Full-Time

Kansas; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center in Wichita, KS is seeking a Post-Op RN for a full-time, 4-day work week (09:00–19:00) with rotating days off. Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years in Pre-Op, PACU, Surgical or Critical Care, and hold BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, plus an active Kansas RN license.

Weekend or on-call duties are not required. The Post-Op RN will plan, execute, direct, and evaluate direct and indirect nursing care for surgical patients, ensuring proper preparation of the

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with an active RN license in Kansas.
• Minimum 2 years of Pre-Op, PACU, Surgical, or Critical Care experience.
• Current BLS, PALS; ACLS or ALS accepted with 12-month grace period.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to handle stress and coordinate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, direct, and evaluate nursing care for post-operative patients.
• Prepare and organize environment, equipment, and supplies for recovery.
• Ensure patient safety and continuity of care across the surgical pathway.

Skills

Verbal communication

Stress management

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN)

Registered Nurse License - Kansas

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.