Pre-OP/PACU Registered Nurse - PRN

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance seeks an experienced Pre-Op/PACU RN PRN for the new Ambulatory Surgery Center – Center for Advanced Orthopedics in Lenexa, KS. You will provide direct nursing care before and after procedures, ensuring safe preparation and effective post-anesthesia recovery prior to discharge.

Responsibilities include pre-operative assessments, IV access, medication administration, and educating patients to optimize outcomes and patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN providing perioperative nursing care.
• Experience with pre-op assessments and PACU recovery.
• Ability to educate patients and families on care and post-op instructions.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operative assessment, health history review, and vital signs.
• Verify consent, H&P, labs, and orders are complete.
• Initiate IV access and administer pre-op medications as ordered.
• Educate patients/families on procedure expectations and post-op care.
• Coordinate patient flow to the operating room.

Skills

RN license

Pre-Operative care

PACU care

Team collaboration

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 PRN 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.

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