Pre-Op Nurse: Day Shift, $7.5K Sign-On Bonus

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement & professional

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, KS seeks a full-time Registered Nurse in Surgical Services. You will provide direct pre-operative nursing care, uphold strict aseptic techniques, and monitor patient responses to interventions.

Responsibilities include rapid assessment, anticipating needs based on procedures, managing pain and stability, and educating patients and caregivers about pre-procedure and post-discharge care. A diploma/licensure is required with BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) by Kansas Board of Nursing before hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for patients in pre-operative preparation phase.
• Maintain aseptic and sterile techniques per AORN/ASPA standards.
• Perform rapid assessments and manage pain and stability.
• Anticipate case-specific complications and clinical needs based on surgical procedures.
• Educate patients and caregivers on pre-procedure expectations and post-discharge care.

Skills

Nursing care

BLS certification

Pre-operative care

Education

RN Diploma or degree

Tools

Sterile technique

Job description

Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph in Wichita, KS seeks a full-time Registered Nurse in Surgical Services. You will provide direct pre-operative nursing care, uphold strict aseptic techniques, and monitor patient responses to interventions.

Responsibilities include rapid assessment, anticipating needs based on procedures, managing pain and stability, and educating patients and caregivers about pre-procedure and post-discharge care. A diploma/licensure is required with BLS within 30 days.