Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance invites you to join the Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa as a Pre-Op/PACU RN. This full-time role provides direct nursing care before and after surgery, ensuring safe pre-op preparation and post-anesthesia recovery prior to discharge.

You'll work with an experienced team, help establish processes from day one, and contribute to exceptional patient experiences. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operative patient assessment, health history review, and vital signs
• Verify surgical consent, H&P, labs, and orders are complete
• Initiate IV access and administer pre-op medications per orders
• Educate patients/families on procedure expectations and post-op care
• Confirm surgical site marking and correct-patient/procedure verification
• Coordinate timely patient flow to OR
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia (vital signs, airway, pain, level of consciousness)
• Manage post-operative pain control and nausea/vomiting per protocol
• Assess for surgical complications (bleeding, neurovascular status for ortho patients, e.g., checking extremity circulation/sensation/motion post-joint or extremity surgery)
• Apply/monitor orthopedic-specific post-op devices (slings, braces, ice/cryotherapy units, CPM machines)
• Educate patients and caregivers on discharge instructions, weight-bearing status, wound care, and home mobility precautions
• Determine readiness for discharge using standardized scoring (e.g., Aldrete score)
• Coordinate discharge planning, including durable medical equipment and mobility aids

Job description

Join the KCOA Team at Our New Ambulatory Surgery Center - Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa!

Kanas City Orthopedic Alliance is excited to announce the opening of our new Ambulatory Surgery Center - Center for Advanced Orthopedics located in Lenexa. We are seeking talented, dedicated professionals to join us as we build a team committed to excellence.

This new facility represents an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the ground up. Team members will play a key role in shaping the culture, delivering exceptional service, and helping us provide outstanding care and support to our patients and community.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
• Collaborate with an experienced and supportive team
• Help establish processes and best practices from day one
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Competitive compensation and benefits

We Are Seeking Individuals Who

• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity
• Thrive in a collaborative environment
• Are committed to exceptional patient and customer experiences
• Bring enthusiasm, adaptability, and a positive attitude

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU RN to provide direct nursing care to orthopedic surgical patients before and after their procedures, ensuring safe, efficient preparation for surgery and appropriate post-anesthesia recovery prior to discharge.

This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Pre-Operative

• Complete pre-operative patient assessment, health history review, and vital signs
• Verify surgical consent, H&P, labs, and orders are complete
• Initiate IV access and administer pre-op medications per orders
• Educate patients/families on procedure expectations and post-op care
• Confirm surgical site marking and correct-patient/procedure verification
• Coordinate timely patient flow to OR

Post-Anesthesia/PACU

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia (vital signs, airway, pain, level of consciousness)
• Manage post-operative pain control and nausea/vomiting per protocol
• Assess for surgical complications (bleeding, neurovascular status for ortho patients, e.g., checking extremity circulation/sensation/motion post-joint or extremity surgery)
• Apply/monitor orthopedic-specific post-op devices (slings, braces, ice/cryotherapy units, CPM machines)
• Educate patients and caregivers on discharge instructions, weight-bearing status, wound care, and home mobility precautions
• Determine readiness for discharge using standardized scoring (e.g., Aldrete score)
• Coordinate discharge planning, including durable medical equipment and mobility aids