PreOp PACU Nurse

HCA Healthcare; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Paid family leave

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is looking for a dedicated Perioperative Nurse to join our ambulatory surgery center in Kansas City, MO. This role involves planning and executing nursing care before and after surgeries while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Candidates should have an Associate Degree in Nursing, a current RN license, and at least 1 year of relevant clinical experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, free counseling, paid leave, and tuition assistance. Join our team dedicated to providing quality care like family.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery.
• Active RN license as required by the state of employment.
• BCLS Certification and ACLS required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient's care area before the procedure.
• Ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available.
• Administer pre‑operative medications as prescribed.
• Conduct assessment of patient's history and diagnostic tests.
• Check dressings and operative sites for abnormalities.

Skills

Nursing experience

Patient care

Assessment skills

Intravenous therapy

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Join our team as a Perioperative Nurse in our ambulatory surgery center. You will be responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating the nursing care rendered pre‑operatively and postoperatively until your patients are discharged. As a valued addition to our company, you will exhibit the values of Surgery Ventures powered by HCA Healthcare as a whole, as well as your individual center, providing quality care like family.

Responsibilities

• Prepare your patients’ care area adequately before the case
• Ensure availability of necessary equipment and supplies for your patients’ procedure
• Conduct a complete physical, psychological assessment and evaluation of your patients’ history and diagnostic tests
• Administer pre‑operative medications and intravenous therapy as prescribed
• Perform proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
• Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
• Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or higher degree in Nursing
• 1+ years of nursing experience in a clinical setting, preferably in PACU, ICU or Surgery
• Active RN license as required by the state of employment
• BCLS Certification upon employment (online certification not acceptable)
• ACLS required within 30 days of hire
• PALS if required by facility within 30 days of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
• Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.